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How to get fromTel Aviv to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tel Aviv to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Ben Gurion Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TLV - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    22h 6m
    $606–1,408

  2. Bus, bus to Queen Alia International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B to Har HaBayit Road/HaEshelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from King Hussein Bridge to Amman Abdali Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amman Tabarbour Terminal to Queen Alia Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane AMM - SJO
    5. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    30h 10m
    $584–1,859

  3. Fly Ben Gurion Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane TLV - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    25h 49m
    $1,135–3,191

  4. Fly Ben Gurion Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane TLV - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    25h 56m
    $882–2,287

  5. Fly Ben Gurion Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane TLV - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    25h 27m
    $618–2,125

  6. Fly Ben Gurion Airport to Cobano, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane TLV - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to San Joséshuttle bus
    28h 6m
    $972–2,805

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration19h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$541Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12,159.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 6m

What companies run services between Tel Aviv, Israel and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Tel Aviv to San José. However, you can take the train to נתב''ג, walk to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) 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 train to נתב''ג, walk to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) airport, 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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