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

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SJO - DUB
    16h 34m
    €412–913

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane XQP - DUB
    18h 7m
    €312–1,127

  3. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LIR - DUB
    17h 59m
    €435–1,380

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane SJO - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    20h 19m
    €374–1,234

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Cork Airport, 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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane SJO - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    21h 38m
    €443–1,452

  6. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, 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 Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane SJO - SNN
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train
    22h 16m
    €681–996

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,423 km
  • Duration: 16h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Dublin. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Liberia, walk to Liberia, take the shuttle to Liberia Airport, walk to Liberia International Airport (LIR) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point.

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