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How to get fromDrake Bay to San Joseby plane, train, car, bus or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Drake Bay to San Jose by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Drake Bay, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Drake Bay (DRK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DRK - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    23h 55m
    $171–626

  2. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Drake Bay to Ciudad Cortéscar car
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Cortés to Terminal TRACOPAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    5d 7h
    $445–588

  3. Drive 3,797 mi

    1. Drive from Drake Bay to San Josecar car 3,797 mi
    3d 5h
    $820–1,184

  4. Taxi to Puerto Jiménez Airport, fly, Caltrain

    1. Take the taxi from Drake Bay to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PJM - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    12h 15m
    $298–893

  5. Drive to Golfito, fly, Caltrain

    1. Drive from Drake Bay to Golfito (GLF)car car
    2. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane GLF - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    13h 16m
    $177–689

  6. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, Caltrain

    1. Drive from Drake Bay to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane XQP - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    14h 32m
    $190–657

Drake Bay (DRK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration24h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Drake Bay, Costa Rica and San Jose, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Drake Bay to San Jose. However, you can fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Drake Bay to San Jose Diridon Station via Ciudad Cortés, Terminal TRACOPA, Terminal Cartago, Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola, Terminal NicaBus, Managua, Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5d 7h.

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