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How to get fromWellington to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Wellington to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane WLG - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    26h 53m
    $806–10,008

  2. Fly Wellington to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane WLG - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    29h 47m
    $618–2,025

  3. Fly Wellington to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane WLG - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    28h 56m
    $1,085–2,991

  4. Bus to Palmerston, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane PMR - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    29h
    $764–2,538

Wellington (WLG) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration28h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$521Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,764 km
  • Duration: 26h 53m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to San José. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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 bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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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