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How to get fromSan Jose to Volcán Irazúby plane, bus, shuttle, train, taxi, car, or subway

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

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

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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 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose to Volcán Irazúshuttle bus
    14h 11m
    $298–870

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    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
    4. Take the taxi from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Volcán Irazútaxi taxi
    5d 2h
    $584–871

  3. Drive 5,921.1 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Volcán Irazúcar car 5,921.1 km
    3d 1h
    $794–1,147

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

    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 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose to Volcán Irazúshuttle bus
    13h 52m
    $552–1,037

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, Tour

    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 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose to Volcán Irazúshuttle bus
    15h 32m
    $425–779

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose to Volcán Irazúshuttle bus
    18h 45m
    $349–927

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle, Tour

    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
    5. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose to Volcán Irazúshuttle bus
    16h 45m
    $751–1,670

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,001.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 11m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Volcán Irazú, Cartago, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Volcán Irazú. 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 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, walk to San Jose, then take the shuttle to Volcán Irazú. Alternatively, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, walk to Westlake Ave & Wilshire Blvd, take the bus to Union Ave & James M Wood Blvd, walk to Los Angeles, take the bus to San Salvador, walk to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, take the bus to Terminal Tica Bus San José, then take the taxi to Volcán Irazú.

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