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How to get fromSan José to Madrid Airport (MAD)by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Madrid Airport (MAD) by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

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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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane SJO - MAD
    13h 44m
    €401–902

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

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    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
    14h 56m
    €351–1,116

  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 31m
    €657–1,541

  4. Shuttle to Cobano, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane ACO - MAD
    19h 42m
    €695–1,801

  5. Shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Nicoyashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane NOB - MAD
    18h 16m
    €579–1,241

  6. Shuttle, shuttle to Limón International Airport, fly

    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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane LIO - MAD
    19h 57m
    €461–1,626

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,586.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 44m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain?

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

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