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How to get fromSan José to Cape Townby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from San José to Cape Town by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SJO - CPT
    21h 57m
    R 16,133–25,161

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane XQP - CPT
    33h 9m
    R 11,322–30,436

  3. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane FON - CPT
    36h 49m
    R 17,584–41,664

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration26h 16mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,704Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,911.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 57m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Cape Town, South Africa?

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

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