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How to get fromSan José to Madridby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from San José to Madrid by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane SJO - MAD
    14h 9m
    €402–955

  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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane XQP - MAD
    15h 21m
    €352–1,119

  3. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane FON - MAD
    17h 56m
    €661–1,547

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,596.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 9m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Madrid, Spain?

There is no direct connection from San José to Madrid. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), walk to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, then take the train to Madrid Chamartín. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), walk to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, then take the train to Madrid Chamartín.

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