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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Costa Rica by train or plane

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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 8m
    $463–1,545

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane BRS - SJO
    21h 9m
    $375–1,204

  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 18m
    $630–1,367

  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 41m
    $598–1,995

  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
    29h 2m
    $541–1,680

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration16h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$441Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,583.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 8m

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 Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, then take the bus to El Erizo. 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 Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, then take the bus to El Erizo.

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