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How to get fromSan José to Johannesburgby bus, plane, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Johannesburg by bus, plane, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane SJO - JNB
    23h 1m
    R 13,472–20,580

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane XQP - JNB
    33h 29m
    R 11,660–28,854

  3. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane FON - JNB
    37h 9m
    R 16,888–37,058

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Lanseria International Airport, train

    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 Lanseria International Airport (HLA)plane plane SJO - HLA
    3. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    29h 18m
    R 12,969–35,455

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration27h 30mAverage Duration
TicketR 9,565Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,837.7 km
  • Duration: 23h 1m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Johannesburg, South Africa?

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

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