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How to get fromSan José to Bangkokby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Bangkok by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

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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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane SJO - BKK
    27h 25m
    ฿23,106–46,122

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

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    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane XQP - BKK
    28h 28m
    ฿19,492–65,684

  3. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane FON - BKK
    31h 48m
    ฿33,191–89,341

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    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 Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane SJO - DMK
    33h 5m
    ฿21,046–60,062

  5. Shuttle to Cobano, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane ACO - BKK
    32h 28m
    ฿34,120–98,111

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration26h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket฿19,274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,445.9 km
  • Duration: 27h 25m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Bangkok, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from San José to Bangkok. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ, then take the bus to ท่าเรือผ่านฟ้า;Phan Fa Pier. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ, then take the bus to ท่าเรือผ่านฟ้า;Phan Fa Pier.

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