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How to get fromPalencia to Costa Ricaby train, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Palencia to Costa Rica by train, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MAD - SJO
    15h 4m
    $496–1,076

  2. Train, bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palencia to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobuses to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbaobus bus
    3. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane BIO - SJO
    20h 26m
    $365–1,270

  3. Train to Santander Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palencia to Santandertrain train
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SDR - SJO
    18h 57m
    $537–1,554

  4. Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Limón International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane MAD - LIO
    23h 3m
    $457–1,389

  5. Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane MAD - FON
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    30h 2m
    $732–1,655

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,737.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 4m

What companies run services between Palencia, Spain and Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Palencia to Costa Rica. However, you can take the train to Madrid Chamartín, take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, then take the line 200 bus to 100 m sur De La Agonía. Alternatively, you can take the train to Santander, walk to Estación de autobuses de Santander, take the bus to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander, walk to Santander Airport (SDR) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, then take the line 200 bus to 100 m sur De La Agonía.

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