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How to get fromSan José to São Pauloby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to São Paulo by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to São Paulo–Guarulhos 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 São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane SJO - GRU
    13h 55m
    R$1,313–2,355

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

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    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane XQP - GRU
    14h 39m
    R$1,174–4,343

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to São Paulo–Congonhas Airport

    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 São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH)plane plane SJO - CGH
    17h 7m
    R$1,713–3,016

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Viracopos/Campinas 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 Viracopos/Campinas International Airport (VCP)plane plane SJO - VCP
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Campinas to Terminal Barra Fundabus bus
    19h 54m
    R$1,354–5,592

  5. Shuttle, bus to David, fly to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Paso Canoasshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    3. Fly from David (DAV) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane DAV - GRU
    19h 26m
    R$5,872–11,121

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,091Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,646.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 55m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and São Paulo, Brazil?

There is no direct connection from San José to São Paulo. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), walk to Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo, then take the bus to Terminal Rodoviário Tietê. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH), walk to Lineu Gomes, then take the bus to Av. Vinte E Três De Maio.

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