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

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

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ZRH - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    15h 46m
    $556–1,617

  2. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane ZRH - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    18h 12m
    $458–1,534

  3. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane ZRH - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    32h 11m
    $772–1,696

  4. Fly to Cobano, shuttle

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane ZRH - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to San Joséshuttle bus
    21h 51m
    $812–2,214

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,512.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 46m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Zurich to San José. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON), take the taxi to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Alajuela, then take the bus to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola.

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