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

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

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Oakland to San José

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Air Freight

12h 35m, Every few hours

252kg CO₂e

Container Ship

14 days 9h, 1-2 times a week

768kg CO₂e

Road Freight

2 days 22h

6.74t CO₂e
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Oakland to San José by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Oakland to San José by plane will take about 12h 35m and departs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrives into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Avianca is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a day.

Quickest air route

San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

12h 35m
Every few hours
4,908 km
3,049 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

252kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: AVAvianca
2-4 times a dayAirbus A320neo+1 others
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 737-800+3 others
Carrier Identifier: WNSouthwest Airlines
1-2 times a weekBoeing 737MAX 8+2 others
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Closest airports

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

13h 59m
Daily
5,113 km
3,177 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

280kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: WNSouthwest Airlines
DailyBoeing 737MAX 8+2 others
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Air routes from Oakland to San José

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Oakland to San José by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Oakland to San José by ship will take about 14 days 9h and departs from Oakland (USOAK) and arrives into Caldera (CRCAL). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. CMA CGM 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

Port of loading

14 days 9h
1-2 times a week
7,218 km
4,485 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

768kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: CMDUCALFB → AZTECA1
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
Carrier Identifier: COSUELSA → MCX
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCOSCO
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Ocean routes from Oakland to San José

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Oakland to San José by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Oakland to San José. The total distance is around 6,180 km and will usually takes around 2 days 22h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Oakland to San José

2 days 22h
N/A
6,180 km
3,840 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

6.74t CO₂e (per TEU)

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