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How to get fromSan José to La Pazby bus, plane, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    best
    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 El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane SJO - LPB
    11h 49m
    $321–802

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane XQP - LPB
    12h 26m
    $253–819

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,524.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and La Paz, Bolivia?

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

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