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

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There are 3 ways to get from San José to Riga by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    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 Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane SJO - RIX
    17h 47m
    $802–1,303

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane XQP - RIX
    18h 49m
    $484–1,620

  3. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane FON - RIX
    22h 29m
    $828–2,283

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration18h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,247.7 km
  • Duration: 17h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Riga. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Riga International Airport (RIX), walk to Rīgas lidosta, then take the line 22 bus to Uzvaras parks. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Riga International Airport (RIX), walk to Rīgas lidosta, then take the line 22 bus to Uzvaras parks.

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