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Detroit, United States of America → San Jose, Costa Rica

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Seven ways to Travel from Detroit to San Jose

Composite routes from Detroit to San Jose

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Detroit to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$828.01

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Windsor Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
15h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$891.70
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$598.71–$2,547.72

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Detroit to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$598.71

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Detroit to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,019.09
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$955.39
Plane from Detroit to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$1,146.47
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$433.11–$3,821.58

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Detroit to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$458.59
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$407.64
Plane from Detroit to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$496.81

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Detroit to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$1,019.09
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$891.70
Plane from Detroit to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$1,146.47

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$420.37

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$636.93
Plane from Detroit to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$420.37

Air Transat

Website:
airtransat.com/
Plane from Windsor Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.25–$585.98
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$547.76

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toledo to West
Ave. Duration:
40h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$547.76

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Windsor to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.49–$108.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$356.68
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$382.16
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$121.02
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.71–$76.43
Bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Houston
Ave. Duration:
27h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$535.02

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:
$231.64
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$216.02

Transporte del SOL

Phone:
+503 7841 5688
Website:
transportedelsol.com/
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.32

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:
$70.06–$369.42

Nica Bus

Phone:
+505 2222 2276
Website:
nicabus.com.ni/
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.73

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$264.87

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

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:
$39.49–$222.93

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.41–$127.39

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$43.31

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Houston to Managua
Ave. Duration:
4d 1h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$267.51–$458.59

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to San José is to bus and fly which costs $103.26 - $467.39 and takes 14h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to San José?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to San José is to fly which takes 11h 1m and costs $239.13 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct flight between Detroit and San José?

There are no direct flights between Detroit and San José. The fastest has 1 change and takes 7h 4m and costs $239.13 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Detroit to San José?

The distance between Detroit and San José is 3638 km. The road distance is 5973.8 km.

How do I travel from Detroit to San José without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to San José without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 21h and costs $380.43 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Detroit to San José?

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Detroit to San José, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Detroit to San José?

The best way to get from Detroit to San José is to fly which takes 11h 1m and costs $239.13 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380.43 - $1195.65 and takes 5 days 21h.

What is the time difference between Detroit and San José?

San José is 2h behind Detroit. It is currently 19:59 in Detroit and 17:59 in San José.

Can I drive from Detroit to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to San José is 5974 km. It takes approximately 2 days 23h to drive from Detroit 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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