How to get fromCosta Rica to Varaderoby plane, bus or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Rica to Varadero by plane, bus, or shuttle

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Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport
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1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)plane SJO - VRA
17h
$137–661
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to José Martí International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane SJO - HAV
2. Take the bus from Havana Airport to Varaderobus
11h 30m
$416–673
Fly Limón International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)plane LIO - VRA
17h 56m
$147–672
Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)plane LIR - VRA
23h 28m
$542–1,910

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) flights

8Weekly Planes

14h 51mAverage Duration

$137Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Varadero.

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Distance: 1,511.8 km
Duration: 17h

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Varadero, Cuba?

American Airlines and Copa Airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) once daily.

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Varadero(opens in a new window), Cuba(opens in a new window)

Varadero, also referred to as Playa Azul (Blue Beach), is a resort town in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, and one of the largest resort areas in the Caribbean. Varadero Beach is rated one of the world's best beaches in TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice Awards since 2019, ranking at number 9 as of January 2024. Common activities include fishing and excursions to Matanzas, Cárdenas, and the Península de Zapata.

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