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How to get fromSan Jose to Sarapiquíby plane, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Sarapiquí by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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

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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
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada El Roblebus bus
    13h 57m
    $422–1,112

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

    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 bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada El Roblebus bus
    15h 18m
    $218–822

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada El Roblebus bus
    5d 5h
    $513–730

  4. Drive 5,850.2 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Sarapiquícar car 5,850.2 km
    2d 23h
    $785–1,134

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada El Roblebus bus
    13h 38m
    $445–830

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, bus, 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 Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SFO - LIR
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cañas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquishuttle bus
    15h 50m
    $756–1,434

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal 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 Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SFO - FON
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquishuttle bus
    15h 30m
    $503–1,061

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: 5,020.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Sarapiquí. 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Entrada Fatima, take the bus to Terminal San Carlos, walk to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, then take the bus to Parada El Roble. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Parada El Roble via Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, Westlake Ave & Wilshire Blvd, Union Ave & James M Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal NicaBus, and Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José in around 5d 5h.

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