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How to get fromSan José to Venezuelaby bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Venezuela by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Arturo Michelena 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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane SJO - VLN
    9h 33m
    $401–1,702

  2. Bus, fly to Maracaibo

    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 Maracaibo (MAR)plane plane SJO - MAR
    9h 15m
    $96–462

  3. Bus, fly to Jacinto Lara International 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 Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM)plane plane SJO - BRM
    8h 27m
    $101–482

  4. Bus, fly to Simón Bolívar International 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 Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane SJO - CCS
    9h 16m
    $116–557

  5. Bus, fly to General José Antonio Anzoátegui International 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 General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA)plane plane SJO - BLA
    9h 8m
    $161–715

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,889.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Venezuela. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Plaza de Toros, walk to Monumental, then take the line 1 subway to Palotal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM), walk to Aeropuerto, then take the line 901 bus to U.N.E.X.P.O.

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