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

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to Kuala Lumpur by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

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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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane SJO - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    33h 13m
    RM 2,408–8,076

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane XQP - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    34h 20m
    RM 2,455–8,145

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    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 Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane SJO - SZB
    36h 13m
    RM 2,707–15,013

  4. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane FON - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    39h
    RM 3,517–14,203

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, 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 Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane SJO - SIN
    3. Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQbus bus
    4. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain train
    35h 30m
    RM 4,329–14,118

  6. Shuttle to Cobano, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane ACO - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    38h 20m
    RM 4,184–11,901

  7. Shuttle, shuttle to Limón International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta de Uva to Limon Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane LIO - KUL
    4. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    39h 6m
    RM 2,986–11,072

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration30h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRM 2,423Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 18,599.6 km
  • Duration: 33h 13m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from San José to Kuala Lumpur. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), walk to Klia 1 2, take the bus to Klia2, walk to Klia T2, then take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), walk to Klia 1 2, take the bus to Klia2, walk to Klia T2, then take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan.

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