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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Cataratas del Toro by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, subway, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

    best
    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 Cataratas del Torotaxi taxi
    11h 44m
    $522–1,242

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

    cheapest
    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 Cataratas del Torotaxi taxi
    13h 5m
    $319–952

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    7. Take the taxi from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Cataratas del Torotaxi taxi
    4d 19h
    $1,081–1,964

  4. Drive 5,836.9 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Cataratas del Torocar car 5,836.9 km
    2d 23h
    $783–1,131

  5. 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 Cataratas del Torotaxi taxi
    11h 25m
    $546–960

  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 Cataratas del Torotaxi taxi
    16h 18m
    $353–950

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle, 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 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 Alajuelashuttle bus
    5. Take the taxi from Alajuela to Cataratas del Torotaxi taxi
    14h 54m
    $726–1,635

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal 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 La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SFO - FON
    3. Take the taxi from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cataratas del Torotaxi taxi
    13h 55m
    $356–950

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Crucero Naranjobus bus
    5d 3h
    $482–634

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,896.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Cataratas del Toro, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Cataratas del Toro via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal Managua - CCA, and Crucero Naranjo in around 5d 3h.

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