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How to get fromSan José to Caracasby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Caracas by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport

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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 Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane SJO - CCS
    9h 9m
    $116–557

  2. Bus, fly to Arturo Michelena 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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane SJO - VLN
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to Terminal La Banderabus bus
    11h 27m
    $422–1,739

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,003.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from San José to Caracas. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), walk to Caracas Airport, then take the bus to Plaza Miranda. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to Terminal La Bandera.

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