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

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

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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 Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ)plane plane SJO - MDZ
    12h 59m
    $343,112–1,316,852

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ)plane plane XQP - MDZ
    13h 57m
    $370,657–1,342,393

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$337,273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,133.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Mendoza. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), then take the taxi to Mendoza. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), then take the taxi to Mendoza.

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