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How to get fromSan José to Colombiaby bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Colombia by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Cartagena

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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 Cartagena (CTG)plane plane SJO - CTG
    5h 40m
    $191–432

  2. Bus, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova

    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 Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane plane SJO - MDE
    6h 14m
    $196–502

  3. Bus, fly to El Dorado 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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG)plane plane SJO - BOG
    6h 26m
    $211–392

  4. Bus, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz 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 Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane SJO - BAQ
    7h 10m
    $261–462

  5. Bus, fly to Villavicencio

    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 Villavicencio (VVC)plane plane SJO - VVC
    7h 54m
    $284–1,207

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,054.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Colombia. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Cartagena (CTG), walk to Carrera 4, then take the bus to María Auxiliadora. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE), walk to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova Airport, then take the taxi to Medellín.

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