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How to get fromSan José to Cuscoby bus, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Cusco by bus, plane, or car

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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 Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SJO - CUZ
    10h 34m
    $221–382

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane XQP - CUZ
    12h 6m
    $223–719

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,036.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 34m

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

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

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