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

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

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

    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 Manaus (MAO)plane plane SJO - MAO
    9h 54m
    R$1,657–3,575

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

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Manaus (MAO)plane plane XQP - MAO
    10h 48m
    R$919–3,464

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Brasilia 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 Brasilia International Airport (BSB)plane plane SJO - BSB
    12h 49m
    R$1,487–2,410

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Manaus (MAO) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
TicketR$802Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,143.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Brazil. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Manaus (MAO), then take the taxi to Manaus. Alternatively, 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 Brasília.

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