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How to get fromValencia to San Joséby plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Valencia to San José by plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane VLC - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    16h 30m
    $606–1,008

  2. Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MAD - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    16h 56m
    $505–1,228

  3. Bus to Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Aeropuerto de Castellónbus bus
    2. Fly from Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CDT - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    21h 20m
    $764–2,232

  4. Train to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ALC - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    19h 45m
    $629–1,348

  5. Fly Valencia Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane VLC - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    32h 40m
    $782–1,587

Valencia Airport (VLC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration15h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,880.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 30m

What companies run services between Valencia, Spain and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Valencia to San José. However, you can take the line 5 subway to Aeroport, walk to Valencia Airport (VLC) 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 Madrid Chamartín, take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 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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