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How to get fromSan José to Philippinesby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to Philippines by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SJO - MNL
    26h 12m
    ₱44,131–95,174

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Mactan–Cebu International Airport

    cheapest
    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 Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane SJO - CEB
    28h 37m
    ₱33,387–120,487

  3. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane LIR - MNL
    29h 16m
    ₱51,631–175,033

  4. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane XQP - MNL
    2d 2h
    ₱34,855–131,229

  5. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane FON - MNL
    2d 7h
    ₱59,163–177,476

  6. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Clark 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 Clark International Airport (CRK)plane plane SJO - CRK
    3. Take the bus from Dau to Philippine Rabbit Avenidabus bus
    34h 57m
    ₱48,447–160,537

  7. Shuttle to Cobano, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane ACO - MNL
    37h 55m
    ₱60,741–183,330

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration27h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₱34,096Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,228.7 km
  • Duration: 26h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Philippines. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Roxas Blvd / C. Rivera Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, walk to Redemptorist–Aseana Station, then take the train to Doroteo Jose Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB), then take the taxi to Cebu City.

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