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How to get fromSan José to Sydneyby bus, plane, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Sydney by bus, plane, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Sydney International 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SJO - SYD
    27h 24m
    $1,420–2,326

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane XQP - SYD
    2d 1h
    $837–2,750

  3. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LIR - SYD
    27h 49m
    $1,223–3,836

  4. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane FON - SYD
    2d 5h
    $1,409–3,722

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Newcastle 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 Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane SJO - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    39h 22m
    $1,015–3,422

  6. Shuttle to Cobano, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ACO - SYD
    36h 27m
    $1,436–4,113

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration30h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$824Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,902.2 km
  • Duration: 27h 24m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from San José to Sydney. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Liberia, walk to Liberia, take the shuttle to Liberia Airport, walk to Liberia International Airport (LIR) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station.

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