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How to get fromSan José to Manausby bus, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Manaus by bus, plane, or car

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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 Manaus (MAO)plane plane SJO - MAO
    10h 10m
    R$1,607–3,410

  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 Manaus (MAO)plane plane XQP - MAO
    11h 4m
    R$868–3,398

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Manaus (MAO) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
TicketR$795Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,140.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Manaus. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Manaus (MAO), walk to Manaus Airport, then take the line 306 bus to E2 Arena. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Manaus (MAO), walk to Manaus Airport, then take the line 306 bus to E2 Arena.

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