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How to get fromSan José to N'Djamenaby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to N'Djamena by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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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 Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane SJO - NDJ
    27h 12m
    $1,004–2,106

  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 Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane XQP - NDJ
    29h 45m
    $1,016–2,123

  3. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane FON - NDJ
    32h 25m
    $1,380–3,286

  4. Shuttle to Cobano, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane ACO - NDJ
    34h 45m
    $1,470–3,103

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ndjamena (NDJ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration28h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$691Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,854.9 km
  • Duration: 27h 12m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and N'Djamena, Chad?

There is no direct connection from San José to N'Djamena. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Ndjamena (NDJ), then take the taxi to N'Djamena. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Ndjamena (NDJ), then take the taxi to N'Djamena.

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