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How to get fromSan Jose to La Selva Biological Stationby train, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from San Jose to La Selva Biological Station by train, plane, or car

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  1. Caltrain, fly, drive

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    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane SFO - XQP
    3. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to La Selva Biological Stationcar car
    15h 22m
    $230–810

  2. Drive 5,840.5 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to La Selva Biological Stationcar car 5,840.5 km
    2d 23h
    $784–1,132

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,183.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 22m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to La Selva Biological Station. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP), then drive to La Selva Biological Station. Alternatively, you can drive from San Jose to La Selva Biological Station in around 2d 23h.

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