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

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to Hawaii by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Hilo 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 Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SJO - ITO
    31h 18m
    $429–1,524

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Kona 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 Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SJO - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    20h 14m
    $361–1,302

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Daniel K. Inouye 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 Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)plane plane SJO - HNL
    17h 2m
    $441–1,602

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Kahului 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 Kahului Airport (OGG)plane plane SJO - OGG
    18h 45m
    $383–1,404

  5. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)plane plane LIR - HNL
    19h 24m
    $674–2,380

  6. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Kahului Airport

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Kahului Airport (OGG)plane plane LIR - OGG
    20h 20m
    $576–1,982

  7. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Kahului Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Kahului Airport (OGG)plane plane XQP - OGG
    31h 13m
    $395–1,421

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration29h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,808.3 mi
  • Duration: 31h 18m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Hawaii, USA?

There is no direct connection from San José to Hawaii. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hilo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), walk to Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station, then take the subway to Waiawa Pearl Highlands Station.

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