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How to get fromSan José to Spainby bus, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to Spain by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane SJO - MAD
    14h 16m
    €403–956

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

    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 Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane SJO - BIO
    3. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus bus
    17h 46m
    €322–1,119

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Valencia 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 Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane SJO - VLC
    16h 30m
    €505–857

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Seville 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 Seville Airport (SVQ)plane plane SJO - SVQ
    17h 23m
    €507–758

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Málaga 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 Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane SJO - AGP
    16h 30m
    €342–1,104

  6. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to A Coruña 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 A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane plane SJO - LCG
    17h 1m
    €502–1,604

  7. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane XQP - MAD
    15h 29m
    €353–1,120

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,605.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Spain. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), walk to Madrid Airport T4, take the line 8 subway to Nuevos Ministerios, walk to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, then take the train to Sol. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Valencia Airport (VLC), walk to Aeroport, then take the line 5 subway to Xàtiva.

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