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How to get fromSan Antonio to Costa Ricaby plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Antonio to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SAT - SJO
    8h 7m
    $162–703

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane AUS - SJO
    10h 58m
    $145–625

  3. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    2d 20h
    $295–415

  4. Drive  3,420.2 km

    1. Drive from San Antonio to San Josécar car 3,420.2 km
    46h 35m
    $459–663

  5. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SAT - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    10h 56m
    $525–1,580

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    2d 22h
    $280–400

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    4d 4h
    $299–602

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,646.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Costa Rica?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio to Terminal Tica Bus San José via México D.F., Central De Autobuses Del Norte, Central del Norte, Diana, Politécnico, Tapachula, San Salvador, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 2d 20h.

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