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

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There are 8 ways to get from San José to Maldives by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Dhaalu Atoll Airport

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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 Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane plane SJO - DDD
    32h 39m
    $601–3,202

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane XQP - MLE
    38h 46m
    $764–2,620

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Kulhudhuffushi 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 Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane plane SJO - HDK
    2d 5h
    $701–3,802

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Velana International 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 Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SJO - MLE
    30h 54m
    $752–2,503

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Fuvahmulah 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 Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)plane plane SJO - FVM
    37h 24m
    $651–3,502

  6. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Gan International 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 Gan International Airport (GAN)plane plane SJO - GAN
    34h 18m
    $726–3,933

  7. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane FON - MLE
    36h 16m
    $1,078–4,483

  8. Shuttle to Cobano, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane ACO - MLE
    43h 47m
    $1,218–3,600

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration30h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$614Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,204 km
  • Duration: 32h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Maldives. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, then fly to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD). Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Domestic Terminal, then take the bus to Fehires Park `.

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