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There are 3 ways to get from Maicao to Costa Rica by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Maracaibo, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Maicao to Maracaibo-Airport-MARcar car
    2. Fly from Maracaibo (MAR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MAR - SJO
    7h 13m
    $658–1,312

  2. Bus to Almirante Padilla Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Maicao to Terminal de Transportes de Riohachabus bus
    2. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane RCH - SJO
    8h 47m
    $83–425

  3. Bus to Valledupar, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Maicao to Terminal de Transportes de Valleduparbus bus
    2. Fly from Valledupar (VUP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane VUP - SJO
    10h 11m
    $254–1,125

Maracaibo (MAR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Maicao, Colombia and Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Maicao to Costa Rica. However, you can drive to Maracaibo-Airport-MAR airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, then take the bus to El Erizo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha, take the taxi to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, then take the bus to El Erizo.

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