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San Francisco Airport to San Jose

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Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$336.96–$1,304.35
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$1,521.74
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$760.87
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$347.83–$1,195.65

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
10h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$1,304.35

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$3,369.57
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
10h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$1,630.43
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$1,304.35

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$413.04–$521.74
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$336.96–$423.91

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$423.91–$3,695.65
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$1,032.61
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$1,847.83
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.48–$1,086.96

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$1,521.74

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$815.22

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$1,195.65
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$336.96–$1,304.35
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$434.78–$1,521.74
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
10h 36m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$1,032.61

Volaris El Salvador

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
10h 24m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$760.87

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$869.57

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$9.78

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$97.83

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$197.65
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$184.33
Bus from La Fortuna to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$174.91
Bus from Peñas Blancas to La
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$255.49
Bus from Jacó to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$184.33

Buses Públicos Nicaragua

Bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivas
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.97

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$59.78–$315.22
Bus from La Fortuna to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$59.78–$76.09

Nica Bus

Phone:
+505 2222 2276
Website:
nicabus.com.ni/
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.32

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$226.01
Bus from Jacó to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$167.05

Transportes Delio Morales

Phone:
+506 2777 0318
Bus from Quepos crucero to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.26

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from La Fortuna to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.52
Bus from Jacó to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.41

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$190.22

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$108.70
Bus from La Fortuna to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$97.83
Bus from Montezuma to Jacó
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$103.26

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Managua
Ave. Duration:
3d 17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$336.96–$402.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José is to fly which costs $173.91 - $500 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $173.91 - $500 .

How far is it from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José?

The distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and San José is 4915 km. The road distance is 6171.5 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 4 days 11h and costs $413.04 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José?

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and San José?

San José is 1h ahead of San Francisco Airport (SFO). It is currently 15:46 in San Francisco Airport (SFO) and 16:46 in San José.

Can I drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José is 6171 km. It takes approximately 2 days 23h to drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 634+ hotels available in San José. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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