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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Cuba by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Abel Santamaría 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 Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU)plane plane SJO - SNU
    9h 28m
    $123–517

  2. Bus, fly to José Martí 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 José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane plane SJO - HAV
    10h 7m
    $436–964

  3. Bus, fly to Ignacio Agramonte 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 Ignacio Agramonte International Airport (CMW)plane plane SJO - CMW
    9h 58m
    $123–554

  4. Bus, fly to Antonio Maceo 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 Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU)plane plane SJO - SCU
    13h 49m
    $124–555

  5. Bus, fly to Frank País 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 Frank País International Airport (HOG)plane plane SJO - HOG
    11h 3m
    $136–610

  6. Bus, fly to Juan Gualberto Gómez 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 Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)plane plane SJO - VRA
    3. Take the bus from Varadero Airport to Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales La Habanabus bus
    18h 18m
    $123–520

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU) flights

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Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,566 km
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Cuba. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU), then take the taxi to Santa Clara. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to José Martí International Airport (HAV), walk to Havana Airport, then take the bus to Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales La Habana.

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