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How to get fromSan José to Tortolaby bus, plane, car, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Tortola by bus, plane, car, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Terrance B. Lettsome 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 Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS)plane plane SJO - EIS
    11h 2m
    $143–578

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS)plane plane XQP - EIS
    24h 25m
    $205–745

  3. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS)plane plane LIR - EIS
    23h 15m
    $326–1,056

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Cyril E. King Airport, ferry

    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 Cyril E. King Airport (STT)plane plane SJO - STT
    3. Take the ferry from Red Hook, St Thomas to West End, Tortolaferry ferry
    13h 7m

  5. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS)plane plane FON - EIS
    24h 48m
    $509–1,158

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,412 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Tortola, British Virgin Islands?

There is no direct connection from San José to Tortola. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS), then take the taxi to Hodge’s Creek. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS), then take the taxi to Hodge’s Creek.

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