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How to get fromSan José to Antigua Islandby bus, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Antigua Island by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU)plane plane SJO - ANU
    11h 29m
    $181–802

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU)plane plane XQP - ANU
    24h 23m
    $233–919

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San José to Antigua Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,636.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 29m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Antigua Island, Antigua and Barbuda?

There is no direct connection from San José to Antigua Island. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, then fly to V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU). Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport then fly to V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU).

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