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How to get fromSan José to Grand Canyonby bus, plane, shuttle, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to Grand Canyon by bus, plane, shuttle, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    best
    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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJO - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    15h 14m
    $609–1,230

  2. Bus, fly to Flagstaff

    cheapest
    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 Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SJO - FLG
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    17h 8m
    $241–827

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Williamsbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Williams to Grand Canyontaxi taxi
    5d 4h
    $549–721

  4. Drive 3,180.4 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Grand Canyoncar car 3,180.4 mi
    2d 15h
    $687–992

  5. Bus, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SJO - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    16h 31m
    $380–1,401

  6. Bus, fly to Tucson, shuttle

    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 Tucson (TUS)plane plane SJO - TUS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    20h 18m
    $664–1,365

  7. Bus, fly to Page Municipal Airport, taxi

    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 Page Municipal Airport (PGA)plane plane SJO - PGA
    3. Take the taxi from Page Municipal Airport (PGA) to Marble Canyon, Kane, Arizona, United States of Americataxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Marble Canyon, Kane, Arizona, United States of America to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgebus bus
    29h
    $356–1,017

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,678.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 14m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from San José to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Grand Canyon Village. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Managua, take the bus to Los Angeles, walk to Olympic / Union, take the line 28 bus to Hill / 5th, walk to Olive / 5th, take the bus to El Monte Station - Upper Level, take the bus to Williams, then take the taxi to Grand Canyon.

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