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How to get fromSan José del Cabo to Costa Ricaby plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from San José del Cabo to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SJD - SJO
    9h 40m
    $282–1,107

  2. Fly to Limón International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane SJD - LIO
    16h 33m
    $233–670

  3. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from San José del Cabo to Ensenadabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ensenada to México Politécnicobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    4d 21h
    $391–614

  4. Drive 6,410.7 km

    1. Drive from San José del Cabo to San Josécar car 6,410.7 km
    3d 13h
    $860–1,242

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San José del Cabo to Tijuana Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    6d 1h
    $543–775

Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,097.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between San José del Cabo, Mexico and Costa Rica?

United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San José del Cabo to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Ensenada, Ensenada, Mexico City Politécnico Station, Tapachula, San Salvador, and Terminal San Carlos - CCA in around 4d 21h.

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