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How to get fromSan José to Niagara Fallsby bus, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to Niagara Falls by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SJO - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    12h 18m
    $356–961

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane XQP - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    15h 42m
    $186–733

  3. Drive 3,704.2 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Niagara Fallscar car 3,704.2 mi
    3d 2h
    $800–1,155

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    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 Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane SJO - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    11h 56m
    $254–616

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus

    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 Rochester (ROC)plane plane SJO - ROC
    3. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    14h 2m
    $334–1,250

  6. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane LIR - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    13h 10m
    $438–1,944

  7. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    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 Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane SJO - YTZ
    3. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    14h 57m
    $248–857

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,386.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 18m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from San José to Niagara Falls. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, then take the bus to Niagara Falls USA. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to Niagara Falls in around 3d 2h.

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