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Vancouver to San José By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Vancouver, Canada to San José, Costa Rica by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Vancouver to San José

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Air Freight

14h 8m, Every few hours

411kg CO₂e

Container Ship

18 days 8h, 1-2 times a week

816kg CO₂e

Road Freight

3 days 11h

8.12t CO₂e
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Vancouver to San José by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Vancouver to San José by plane will take about 14h 8m and departs from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and arrives into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. United Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Vancouver International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Departs from

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YVR

Departs from

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SJO

14h 8m
Every few hours
5,685 km
3,533 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

411kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
1-2 times a weekBoeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Carrier Identifier: AAAmerican Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737-800
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 737-800+1 others
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Vancouver to San José by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Vancouver to San José by ship will take about 18 days 8h and departs from Oakland (USOAK) and arrives into Caldera (CRCAL). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Oakland to Caldera

Port of loading

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USOAK

Port of loading

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CRCAL

18 days 8h
1-2 times a week
7,369 km
4,579 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

816kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: COSUELSA → MCX
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCOSCO
Carrier Identifier: CMDUCALFB → MAYA1
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
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Ocean routes from Vancouver to San José

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Vancouver to San José by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Vancouver to San José. The total distance is around 7,451 km and will usually takes around 3 days 11h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Vancouver to San José

3 days 11h
N/A
7,451 km
4,630 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

8.12t CO₂e (per TEU)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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