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How to get fromUnited Kingdom to San Joséby plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from United Kingdom to San José by plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LHR - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    15h 38m
    $568–1,259

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GLA - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    20h 18m
    $296–1,108

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane EDI - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    20h 2m
    $564–1,015

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MAN - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    17h 52m
    $606–1,112

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LGW - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    18h 31m
    $420–1,144

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane LHR - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    32h 13m
    $724–1,938

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration15h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,839.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 38m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from United Kingdom to San José. However, you can take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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.

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