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How to get fromSan José to Arequipaby bus, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Arequipa 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 Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane SJO - AQP
    13h 14m
    $180–713

  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 Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane XQP - AQP
    18h 36m
    $272–880

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,341.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 14m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Arequipa, Peru?

There is no direct connection from San José to Arequipa. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), walk to Arequipa Airport, then drive to Arequipa. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), walk to Arequipa Airport, then drive to Arequipa.

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