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How to get fromSan José to Montevideoby bus, plane, car ferry, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Carrasco 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 Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane SJO - MVD
    13h 40m
    $341–482

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

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane XQP - MVD
    15h 12m
    $263–969

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, car ferry

    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 Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP)plane plane SJO - AEP
    3. Take the car ferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry car ferry
    17h 16m
    $372–924

  4. Shuttle, bus to David, fly to Carrasco International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Paso Canoasshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    3. Fly from David (DAV) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane DAV - MVD
    18h 27m
    $1,259–2,491

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Ministro Pistarini International Airport, car ferry

    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 Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)plane plane SJO - EZE
    3. Take the car ferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry car ferry
    18h 3m
    $383–734

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,910.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Montevideo. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), walk to Montevideo Airport, then take the shuttle to Montevideo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP), walk to 4029 Obligado Rafael Av.Costanera, take the bus to 1393 Ramos Mejia Jose Maria Dr. Av., walk to Puerto Madero, then take the car ferry to Puerto Montevideo.

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