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

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Newark by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SJO - EWR
    8h 54m
    $362–1,007

  2. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LIR - JFK
    11h 2m
    $281–910

  3. Drive 3,813.2 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Newarkcar car 3,813.2 mi
    3d 4h
    $823–1,189

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    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 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SJO - JFK
    9h 50m
    $387–932

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SJO - LGA
    11h 40m
    $396–969

  6. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LIR - EWR
    10h 13m
    $626–1,085

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,268.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Newark, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from San José to Newark. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), walk to Terminal B, then take the bus to Broad St At Walnut St. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to Newark in around 3d 4h.

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