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

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There are 3 ways to get from San José to Bolivia by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to El Alto International Airport

    best
    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 El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane SJO - LPB
    11h 49m
    $321–802

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport

    cheapest
    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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SJO - VVI
    11h 22m
    $182–753

  3. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to El Alto International Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane XQP - LPB
    12h 26m
    $253–819

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,524.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Bolivia. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, then fly to El Alto International Airport (LPB). Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru, then take the line 135 bus to Santa Cruz - Ex Terminal.

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