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How to get fromSanto Domingo to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santo Domingo to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SDQ - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    7h 8m
    $201–502

  2. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SDQ - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    20h 35m
    $437–911

  3. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane SDQ - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    11h 51m
    $343–949

Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,954.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Santo Domingo to San José. However, you can take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON), take the taxi to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Alajuela, then take the bus to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola.

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