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How to get fromSan José to Dominican Republicby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Dominican Republic by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Las Américas 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 Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane SJO - SDQ
    7h 33m
    $201–502

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane XQP - SDQ
    8h 33m
    $313–849

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Cibao 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 Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane SJO - STI
    10h 19m
    $341–1,527

  4. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane FON - SDQ
    11h 38m
    $637–1,262

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane SJO - PUJ
    11h 4m
    $270–496

  6. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane SJO - POP
    10h 36m
    $272–893

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,941.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Dominican Republic. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), walk to Santo Domingo Airport, then take the shuttle to Santo Domingo. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), walk to Santo Domingo Airport, then take the shuttle to Santo Domingo.

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