Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Zapote

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    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
    11h 30m
    $437–972

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SJC - SJO
    12h 15m
    $164–654

  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
    5d 3h
    $604–803

  4. Drive  5,875.8 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Zapotecar car 5,875.8 km
    3d
    $788–1,139

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

    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
    13h 11m
    $170–664

  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
    14h 59m
    $214–712

  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 Herediashuttle bus
    15h 2m
    $627–1,507

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from San Jose to Zapote.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,970.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

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

United Airlines, Southwest 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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Costa Rica

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides