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How to get fromSan José to Mauiby bus, plane, taxi, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Kahului 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 Kahului Airport (OGG)plane plane SJO - OGG
    20h 41m
    $395–1,406

  2. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Kahului Airport

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Kahului Airport (OGG)plane plane LIR - OGG
    22h 15m
    $579–1,984

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Hana Airport, taxi

    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 Hana Airport (HNM)plane plane SJO - HNM
    3. Take the taxi from Hana Airport (HNM) to Mauitaxi taxi
    32h 42m
    $531–1,502

  4. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Kahului Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Kahului Airport (OGG)plane plane XQP - OGG
    33h 8m
    $417–1,423

  5. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Kahului Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Kahului Airport (OGG)plane plane FON - OGG
    40h 5m
    $771–1,986

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Kahului Airport (OGG) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration16h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,906 mi
  • Duration: 20h 41m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Maui, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from San José to Maui. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Kahului Airport (OGG), walk to Kahului Airport Pick-Up Zone #3, take the line 40 bus to Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, then take the bus to Kula Community Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Liberia, walk to Liberia, take the shuttle to Liberia Airport, walk to Liberia International Airport (LIR) airport, fly to Kahului Airport (OGG), walk to Kahului Airport Pick-Up Zone #3, take the line 40 bus to Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, then take the bus to Kula Community Center.

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