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How to get fromSan José to Newark Airport (EWR)by bus, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to Newark Airport (EWR) by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SJO - EWR
    8h 39m
    $361–1,002

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane XQP - EWR
    10h 11m
    $153–619

  3. 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
    10h 7m
    $405–949

  4. Drive 3,813.9 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Newark-Airport-EWRcar car 3,813.9 mi
    3d 4h
    $824–1,189

  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 56m
    $414–986

  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
    9h 57m
    $624–1,080

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

    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 19m
    $298–927

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,263.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Newark Airport (EWR), USA?

There is no direct connection from San José to Newark Airport (EWR). However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, then fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), walk to Terminal 4, take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk to Jamaica, take the train to New York Penn Station, take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, then take the vehicle to Terminal B.

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