Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan José to Sint Maartenby car, plane, bus, or shuttle

Find Transport to Sint Maarten

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from San José to Sint Maarten by car, plane, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)plane plane XQP - SXM
    17h 17m
    $193–689

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    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 Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)plane plane SJO - SXM
    8h 56m
    $551–2,772

  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 Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)plane plane FON - SXM
    20h 22m
    $487–1,052

  4. Shuttle to Cobano, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)plane plane ACO - SXM
    23h 22m
    $567–1,419

Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Sint Maarten.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,563 km
  • Duration: 17h 17m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Sint Maarten?

There is no direct connection from San José to Sint Maarten. However, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), then take the vehicle to Koolbaai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), then take the vehicle to Koolbaai.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting around the Cyclades, How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.