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

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SJO - JFK
    9h 1m
    $380–911

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

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    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane XQP - JFK
    9h 51m
    $162–628

  3. Drive 3,834.8 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Jamaicacar car 3,834.8 mi
    3d 4h
    $828–1,196

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SJO - EWR
    9h 49m
    $386–1,040

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Laguardia 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SJO - LGA
    11h 7m
    $394–955

  6. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LIR - JFK
    10h 13m
    $273–889

  7. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LIR - EWR
    11h 7m
    $649–1,118

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,272.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Jamaica. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), walk to Terminal 4, then take the vehicle to Jamaica Station. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to Jamaica in around 3d 4h.

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