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How to get fromSan José to Sydney Airport (SYD)by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to Sydney Airport (SYD) by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SJO - SYD
    27h 9m
    $1,302–2,203

  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
    $818–2,826

  3. 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 34m
    $1,033–3,445

  4. 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 33m
    $1,204–3,912

  5. 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 4h
    $1,336–3,792

  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 12m
    $1,362–3,978

  7. Shuttle, shuttle to Limón International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta de Uva to Limon Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LIO - SYD
    2d 4h
    $1,033–3,792

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration30h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$797Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,893.9 km
  • Duration: 27h 9m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?

There is no direct connection from San José to Sydney Airport (SYD). However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, then fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD). Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL), walk to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, walk to Hamilton Station, take the train to Central Station, then take the train to International Airport Station.

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