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How to get fromSan José to La Trinidadby bus, plane, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to La Trinidad by bus, plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, bus

    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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SJO - MNL
    3. Take the bus from Manila Pasay to Baguiobus bus
    31h 8m
    ₱44,659–90,955

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane XQP - MNL
    3. Take the bus from Manila Pasay to Baguiobus bus
    2d 7h
    ₱35,384–132,010

  3. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane LIR - MNL
    3. Take the bus from Manila Pasay to Baguiobus bus
    34h 13m
    ₱52,152–175,805

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Clark International Airport, Minivan

    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 Clark International Airport (CRK)plane plane SJO - CRK
    3. Take the bus from Clark International Airport to Baguiobus bus
    36h 34m
    ₱46,535–150,665

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Cauayan, Van, taxi

    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 Cauayan (CYZ)plane plane SJO - CYZ
    3. Take the bus from Cauayan Airport to Banauebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Banaue to La Trinidadtaxi taxi
    41h 52m
    ₱45,885–151,415

  6. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Tuguegarao Airport, taxi

    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 Tuguegarao Airport (TUG)plane plane SJO - TUG
    3. Take the taxi from Tuguegarao-Airport-TUG to La Trinidadtaxi taxi
    39h 15m
    ₱40,785–146,115

  7. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Laoag International Airport, bus

    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 Laoag International Airport (LAO)plane plane SJO - LAO
    3. Take the bus from Laoag to Bauangbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bauang to La Trinidad, Benguetbus bus
    36h 34m
    ₱43,805–161,615

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration27h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₱33,535Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 16,491.9 km
  • Duration: 31h 8m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and La Trinidad, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from San José to La Trinidad. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, walk to Manila Pasay, then take the bus to Baguio. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Liberia, walk to Liberia, take the shuttle to Liberia Airport, walk to Liberia International Airport (LIR) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, walk to Manila Pasay, then take the bus to Baguio.

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