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

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to London by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SJO - LHR
    14h 2m
    £411–936

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SJO - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    17h 50m
    £254–886

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to London City 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 London City Airport (LCY)plane plane SJO - LCY
    19h 25m
    £403–1,405

  4. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane XQP - LHR
    15h 35m
    £310–1,049

  5. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane FON - LHR
    19h 15m
    £574–1,543

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,481.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 2m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and London, England?

There is no direct connection from San José to London. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, then take the train to London Paddington. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, then take the train to Bank DLR Station.

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