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How to get fromSan Jose to Grifo Altoby plane, train, bus, taxi, car, subway, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Grifo Alto by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, subway, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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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
    11h 4m
    $488–1,198

  2. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

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    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
    12h 25m
    $284–907

  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 Grifo Altotaxi taxi
    4d 19h
    $1,043–1,915

  4. Drive 5,846.3 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Grifo Altocar car 5,846.3 km
    2d 23h
    $784–1,133

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    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
    10h 45m
    $511–915

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    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
    15h 38m
    $318–905

  7. 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 Cruce Greciabus bus
    5d 3h
    $493–646

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,885.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Grifo Alto, Costa Rica?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Grifo Alto via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal Managua - CCA, and Cruce Grecia in around 5d 3h.

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