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How to get fromSan Jose to Samanáby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Samaná by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane SJC - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Samanáshuttle bus
    16h 20m
    $392–1,252

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane SFO - SDQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Samanáshuttle bus
    13h 56m
    $366–1,170

  3. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane SJC - PUJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Samanáshuttle bus
    17h 9m
    $598–1,218

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane SFO - PUJ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana Airport to Samanáshuttle bus
    16h 44m
    $791–1,585

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane SJC - POP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Samanáshuttle bus
    20h 49m
    $712–1,732

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Cibao 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 Cibao International Airport (STI)plane plane SFO - STI
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata to Samana Airportshuttle bus
    18h 21m

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to La Romana 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 La Romana International Airport (LRM)plane plane SFO - LRM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Altos de Chavón to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Samanáshuttle bus
    20h 51m
    $613–1,741

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane plane SFO - POP
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Samanáshuttle bus
    20h 10m
    $676–1,650

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,634 km
  • Duration: 16h 20m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Samaná, Dominican Republic?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Samaná. 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 Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), walk to Santo Domingo Airport, then take the shuttle to Samaná. Alternatively, 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 Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), walk to Santo Domingo Airport, then take the shuttle to Samaná.

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