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

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

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    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 Brasilia International Airport (BSB)plane plane SJO - BSB
    12h 44m
    R$1,362–2,380

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)plane plane XQP - BSB
    14h 17m
    R$1,322–4,567

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,021.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Brasília. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Brasilia International Airport (BSB), then take the taxi to Terminal Rodoviário de Brasília. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Brasilia International Airport (BSB), then take the taxi to Terminal Rodoviário de Brasília.

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