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How to get fromSan José Costa Rica to Rio de Janeiroby taxi or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from San José Costa Rica to Rio de Janeiro by taxi or plane

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  1. Taxi, fly to Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from San José Costa Rica to Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane PXM - SDU
    16h 5m
    R$3,110–8,485

  2. Taxi, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from San José Costa Rica to Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane PXM - GIG
    16h 26m
    R$2,618–8,501

Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration18h 7mAverage Duration
TicketR$2,365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,338.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 5m

What companies run services between San José Costa Rica, Mexico and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

There is no direct connection from San José Costa Rica to Rio de Janeiro. However, you can take the taxi to Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXM airport then fly to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXM airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG), walk to Galeão - Terminal 2 :: Setor de Desembarque, then take the bus to BRS 1,4: Passos.

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