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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Turrúcares by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan Santamaría 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
    10h 28m
    $202–692

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

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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
    11h 38m
    $199–702

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    5d 1h
    $647–910

  4. Drive  5,845 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Turrúcarescar car 5,845 km
    2d 23h
    $884–1,277

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

    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
    9h 52m
    $466–1,010

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    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 48m
    $243–750

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Liberia 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 Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SFO - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    13h 33m
    $656–1,545

  8. 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 2h
    $451–586

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,863.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Turrúcares via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal Managua - CCA, and Cruce Grecia in around 5d 2h.

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