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

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Varadero by plane, bus, shuttle, or taxi

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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)SJO - VRA
20h 30m
$167–762
Fly Limón International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport
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1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)LIO - VRA
21h 6m
$166–722
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)SJO - HAV
2. Take the bus from Havana Airport to Varadero
11h 12m
$396–1,424
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Abel Santamaría Airport, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU)SJO - SNU
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara to Varadero
11h 32m
$210–891
Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverde
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airport
3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)LIR - VRA
23h 35m
$532–1,811
Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport
1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQP
2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)XQP - VRA
21h 32m
$268–804

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

20Weekly Planes

18h 33mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,511.8 km
Duration: 20h 30m

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

American Airlines flies from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) 3 times a day.

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Varadero, 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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