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

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

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

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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 Riyadh (RUH)plane plane SJO - RUH
    24h 8m
    SAR 1,911–6,521

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane XQP - RUH
    25h 26m
    SAR 1,955–6,585

  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 Riyadh (RUH)plane plane FON - RUH
    29h 6m
    SAR 3,443–9,071

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration21h 23mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 1,691Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,558.8 km
  • Duration: 24h 8m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from San José to Riyadh. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Riyadh (RUH), walk to Airport T3-4, take the line 4 subway to Kafd, then take the line 1 subway to King Fahad Library. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Riyadh (RUH), walk to Airport T3-4, take the line 4 subway to Kafd, then take the line 1 subway to King Fahad Library.

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