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How to get fromSan José to San Juanby bus, plane, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

    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 Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane SJO - SJU
    9h 48m
    $246–877

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Aguadilla, drive

    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 Aguadilla (BQN)plane plane SJO - BQN
    3. Drive from Aguadilla (BQN) to San Juancar car
    12h 45m
    $175–724

  3. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane XQP - SJU
    11h 55m
    $188–644

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,275.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and San Juan, Puerto Rico?

There is no direct connection from San José to San Juan. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), walk to San Juan Airport, then take the shuttle to Casa Blanca Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Aguadilla (BQN), then drive to San Juan.

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