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How to get fromSan José to Montego Bayby bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Montego Bay by bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly to Sangster International 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 Sangster International Airport (MBJ)plane plane SJO - MBJ
    7h 59m
    $551–1,302

  2. Bus, fly to Norman Manley International Airport, shuttle

    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 Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)plane plane SJO - KIN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kingston - Bob Marley Museum to Montego Bayshuttle bus
    11h 2m
    $789–1,137

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,252.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Montego Bay, Jamaica?

There is no direct connection from San José to Montego Bay. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, then fly to Sangster International Airport (MBJ). Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), take the taxi to Kingston - Bob Marley Museum, then take the shuttle to Montego Bay.

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