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How to get fromCosta Rica to Sonsonateby plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Sonsonate by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane SJO - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Salvador International Airport to Sonsonateshuttle bus
    5h 24m
    $351–612

  2. Bus via Santa Tecla

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Santa Tecla to Terminal Nueva Ruta 205bus bus 205 Regular
    24h 33m
    $62

  3. Drive 967.7 km

    1. Drive from San José to Sonsonatecar car 967.7 km
    14h 35m
    $130–188

  4. Fly from Limón International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane LIO - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Salvador International Airport to Sonsonateshuttle bus
    5h 1m
    $401–903

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Sonsonatebus bus 205 Sonsonate
    26h 49m
    $70–96

  6. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to El Salvadorbus bus San José
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Nahuizalcoshuttle bus
    29h 42m
    $222–242

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Sonsonate, El Salvador?

You can take a bus from San José to Terminal Nueva Ruta 205 via San Salvador, Santa Tecla, and Santa Tecla in around 24h 33m.

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