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How to get fromSan Jose to Braulio Carrillo National Parkby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Braulio Carrillo National Park by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SJC - SJO
    2. Take the taxi from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Braulio Carrillo National Parktaxi taxi
    10h 57m
    $272–862

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    5d 1h
    $559–846

  3. Drive 5,885.2 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Braulio Carrillo National Parkcar car 5,885.2 km
    3d
    $790–1,140

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SFO - SJO
    3. Take the taxi from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Braulio Carrillo National Parktaxi taxi
    10h 38m
    $526–1,030

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane OAK - SJO
    3. Take the taxi from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Braulio Carrillo National Parktaxi taxi
    12h 18m
    $399–772

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MRY - SJO
    3. Take the taxi from San-Jose-Airport-SJO to Braulio Carrillo National Parktaxi taxi
    15h 31m
    $323–920

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SFO - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Guápilesshuttle bus
    14h 23m
    $711–1,650

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,892.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Braulio Carrillo National Park, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Braulio Carrillo National Park. However, you can take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), then take the taxi to Braulio Carrillo National Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Braulio Carrillo National Park via Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, Westlake Ave & Wilshire Blvd, Union Ave & James M Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, San Salvador, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San José in around 5d 1h.

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