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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Jacó by plane, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane PHL - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus
    11h 59m
    $415–1,266

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane EWR - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus
    11h 22m
    $375–978

  3. Drive  5,981.8 km

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Jacócar car 5,981.8 km
    3d 3h
    $959–1,385

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane PHL - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Jacóshuttle bus
    16h 3m
    $1,103–2,478

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,654.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Jacó, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Jacó. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, walk to San José, then take the shuttle to Jacó. Alternatively, you can drive from Philadelphia to Jacó in around 3d 3h.

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