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How to get fromSan José to El Cafetalby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to El Cafetal by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Simón Bolívar 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 Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane SJO - CCS
    9h 26m
    $116–557

  2. Bus, fly to Arturo Michelena 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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane SJO - VLN
    3. Take the bus from Valencia - Terminal privado Expresos Los LLanos to Terminal Aeroexpresos Ejecutivos Caracasbus bus
    12h 43m
    $429–1,740

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,015.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and El Cafetal, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from San José to El Cafetal. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), walk to Caracas Airport, take the bus to Gato Negro, walk to Gato Negro, then take the line 1 subway to La California. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Valencia - Terminal privado Expresos Los LLanos, then take the bus to Terminal Aeroexpresos Ejecutivos Caracas.

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