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

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Belém 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 Belém/Val De Cans–Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL)plane plane SJO - BEL
    12h 39m
    R$967–3,785

  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 Belém/Val De Cans–Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL)plane plane XQP - BEL
    13h 17m
    R$1,077–3,972

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Belém/Val De Cans–Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
TicketR$937Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,251.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Belém, Brazil?

There is no direct connection from San José to Belém. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Belém/Val De Cans–Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL), then take the taxi to Belém. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Belém/Val De Cans–Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL), then take the taxi to Belém.

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