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How to get fromSan José to Columbiaby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Columbia by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Columbia

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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 Columbia (CAE)plane plane SJO - CAE
    11h 58m
    $133–604

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    7d 17h
    $1,468–2,791

  3. Drive 3,218.4 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Columbiacar car 3,218.4 mi
    2d 17h
    $695–1,004

  4. Bus, fly to Savannah, train

    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 Savannah (SAV)plane plane SJO - SAV
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    13h 59m
    $251–947

  5. Bus, fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field

    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 Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane SJO - AGS
    3. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    13h 20m
    $202–684

  6. Bus, fly to Charlotte Douglas 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SJO - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus
    14h
    $246–973

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,731 mi
  • Duration: 11h 58m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Columbia, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from San José to Columbia. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Columbia (CAE), walk to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, then take the line 91 bus to Assembly Gervais North. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal NicaBus to Columbia Station via Managua, Los Angeles, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 7d 17h.

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