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

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Iquitos by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

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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 Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT)plane plane SJO - IQT
    13h 23m
    $193–767

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT)plane plane XQP - IQT
    16h 17m
    $285–934

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,049.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 23m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Iquitos, Peru?

There is no direct connection from San José to Iquitos. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT), then take the taxi to Iquitos. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT), then take the taxi to Iquitos.

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