What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park is to bus which costs $390 - $550 and takes 4 days 22h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park is to Caltrain and fly which takes 11h 52m and costs $500 - $2,100.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Santa Rosa National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Santa Rosa National Park. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Cuajiniquil turnoff via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Terminal Managua - CCA and La Cruz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 22h.

How far is it from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park?

The distance between San Jose and Santa Rosa National Park is 4851 km. The road distance is 5654 km.

How do I travel from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 22h and costs $390 - $550.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park?

It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park bus from?

San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Bus or fly from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park?

The best way to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park is to bus which takes 4 days 22h and costs $390 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $280 - $1,200 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park bus arrive?

San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Santa Rosa National Park?

Santa Rosa National Park is 1h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 5:17 PM in San Jose and 6:17 PM in Santa Rosa National Park.

Can I drive from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park is 5654 km. It takes approximately 2 days 20h to drive from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa National Park?

There are 22+ hotels available in Santa Rosa National Park.

San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane SFO - LIR
11h 52m
$518–2,023
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane SJC - LIR
13h 5m
$284–1,106
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to La Cruzbus
4d 22h
$398–525
Drive 5,654 km
1. Drive from San Jose to Playa Naranjocar 5,654 km
2d 20h
$759–1,096
Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane MRY - LIR
15h 46m
$335–1,163

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

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Distance: 4,850.5 km
Duration: 11h 52m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to El cruce via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal Managua - CCA, La Cruz, La Cruz, and Cuajiniquil turnoff in around 4d 22h. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) twice daily.

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How to get fromSan Jose to Santa Rosa National Parkby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa National Park by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Bus

Drive 5,654 km

Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly