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How to get fromSt Maarten Airport (SXM) to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from St Maarten Airport (SXM) 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 Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SXM - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    7h 51m
    $507–1,046

  2. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane SXM - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    22h 54m
    $125–497

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SXM - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    25h 31m
    $529–1,218

  4. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SXM - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    22h 33m
    $388–756

  5. Fly to David, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to David (DAV)plane plane SXM - DAV
    2. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San Joséshuttle bus
    14h 30m
    $916–1,343

  6. Fly to Cobano, shuttle

    1. Fly from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane SXM - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to San Joséshuttle bus
    23h 33m
    $480–1,180

Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,545.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between St Maarten Airport (SXM), Sint Maarten and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to San José. However, you can 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 fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, take the shuttle to Monteverde, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Alajuela, then take the bus to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola.

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