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How to get fromSwansea to Costa Ricaby train, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Costa Rica by train, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CWL - SJO
    18h 18m
    $423–1,546

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane BRS - SJO
    21h 49m
    $351–1,187

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LHR - SJO
    17h 6m
    $682–1,461

  4. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane EXT - SJO
    36h 59m
    $593–1,990

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Limón International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane LHR - LIO
    28h 40m
    $563–1,774

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane LHR - XQP
    3. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Isidrotaxi taxi
    31h 45m
    $691–2,029

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration16h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,582.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 18m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Costa Rica. However, you can take the train to Bridgend, take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 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 London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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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