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How to get fromSan Jose Airport (SJO) to San Rafaelby train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to San Rafael by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bulevar Aeropuerto to Estación Herediatrain train Alajuela
    2. Take the bus from Heredia to San Rafaelbus bus
    1h 12m

  2. Drive 13.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to San Rafaelcar car 13.4 km
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 13.4 km
    17 min
    $29–35

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to San Rafaelrideshare rideshare 13.4 km
    17 min

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  • Distance: 12.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and San Rafael, Heredia, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San Jose Airport (SJO) to San Rafael. However, you can take the train to Estación Heredia, walk to Heredia, then take the bus to San Rafael. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to San Rafael.

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