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How to get fromSan José to Santa Feby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to Santa Fe by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal 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 Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane SJO - SAF
    11h 51m
    $192–778

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    4. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    5d 11h
    $644–1,048

  3. Drive 2,821.8 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Santa Fecar car 2,821.8 mi
    2d 10h
    $609–880

  4. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LIR - SAF
    12h 48m
    $335–1,106

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, train

    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 Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SJO - ABQ
    3. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    15h 42m
    $247–1,012

  6. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane XQP - SAF
    14h 26m
    $214–795

  7. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LIR - ABQ
    3. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    15h 49m
    $410–1,490

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,307.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 51m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Santa Fe, NM, USA?

There is no direct connection from San José to Santa Fe. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), then take the taxi to Santa Fe. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal NicaBus to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station via Managua, Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, and Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station in around 5d 11h.

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