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

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Palma by bus, plane, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan 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 Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane SJO - PMI
    16h 33m
    €276–957

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane XQP - PMI
    18h 6m
    €296–971

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Ibiza 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 Ibiza Airport (IBZ)plane plane SJO - IBZ
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Ibiza to Port de Palma de Mallorcacarferry car ferry
    20h 49m
    €351–1,099

  4. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane FON - PMI
    20h 46m
    €585–1,449

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration15h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,140.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 33m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Palma, Spain?

There is no direct connection from San José to Palma. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI), walk to 547-Aeroport - Arribades, then take the bus to 452-Gabriel Alomar - Àrea d'intercanvi Sindicat. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI), walk to 547-Aeroport - Arribades, then take the bus to 452-Gabriel Alomar - Àrea d'intercanvi Sindicat.

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