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How to get fromSan José to Salar de Uyuniby bus, plane, unknown, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Salar de Uyuni by bus, plane, unknown, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly, travel

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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 Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane plane SJO - UYU
    3. Walk from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    19h 49m

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, travel

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane plane XQP - UYU
    3. Walk from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    21h 22m

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,046.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 49m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from San José to Salar de Uyuni. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Uyuni Airport (UYU), then travel to Salar de Uyuni. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Uyuni Airport (UYU), then travel to Salar de Uyuni.

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