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How to get fromCosta Rica to San Carlosby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Rica to San Carlos by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane SJO - CCS
    2. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    13h 44m

  2. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane SJO - VLN
    2. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    13h 54m

  3. Fly Limón International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane LIO - CCS
    2. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    14h 12m

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Costa Rica and San Carlos, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to San Carlos. However, you can take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), walk to Caracas Airport, take the bus to Nuevo Circo, walk to La Hoyada, take the line 01 bus to La Bandera, walk to Terminal La Bandera, take the bus to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos.

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