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How to get fromSan José to Puerto Ricoby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Puerto Rico by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane SJO - SJU
    9h 48m
    $247–777

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Ponce

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ponce (PSE)plane plane SJO - PSE
    11h 44m
    $173–754

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Aguadilla

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Aguadilla (BQN)plane plane SJO - BQN
    11h 58m
    $176–708

  4. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)plane plane XQP - SJU
    11h 18m
    $188–644

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,275.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico?

There is no direct connection from San José to Puerto Rico. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), walk to San Juan Airport, then take the shuttle to Casa Blanca Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Aguadilla (BQN), then drive to Mayagüez.

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