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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Jacó by plane, bus, shuttle, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SYD - 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 José to Jacóshuttle bus
    26h 24m
    $1,297–2,478

  2. Fly to Cobano, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane SYD - ACO
    2. Drive from Cobano-Airport-ACO to Jacócar car
    30h 42m
    $550–1,871

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SYD - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Jacóshuttle bus
    31h 18m
    $1,585–3,690

  4. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane SYD - XQP
    2. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Jacótaxi taxi
    26h 14m
    $655–1,886

  5. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SYD - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Jacóshuttle bus
    39h 45m
    $847–1,982

  6. Fly to Managua Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SYD - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Jacóshuttle bus
    32h 32m
    $2,571–5,072

  7. Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SYD - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Jacóshuttle bus
    32h 43m
    $1,315–2,666

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration26h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$503Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,018.2 km
  • Duration: 26h 24m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Jacó, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Jacó. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 José, then take the shuttle to Jacó. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, take the shuttle to Liberia, take the shuttle to Tamarindo, then take the shuttle to Jacó.

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