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

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Havana by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to José Martí International Airport

    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 José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane plane SJO - HAV
    10h 7m
    $436–964

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport, bus

    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 Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)plane plane SJO - VRA
    3. Take the bus from Varadero Airport to Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales La Habanabus bus
    18h 18m
    $123–520

  3. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to José Martí International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane plane LIR - HAV
    19h 23m
    $319–1,192

  4. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to José Martí International Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane plane XQP - HAV
    12h 41m
    $188–831

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to José Martí International Airport (HAV) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,564.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Havana, Cuba?

There is no direct connection from San José to Havana. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to José Martí International Airport (HAV), walk to Havana Airport, then take the bus to Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales La Habana. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA), walk to Varadero Airport, then take the bus to Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales La Habana.

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