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

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

Map / Route overview

San José to Houston

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Air Freight

3h 45m, Every 1-2 days

135kg CO₂

Container Ship

6 days 4h, Every 1-2 weeks

677kg CO₂

Road Freight

2 days

24kg CO₂
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San José to Houston by Air freight

The quickest way to get from San José to Houston by plane will take about 3h 45m and departs from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrives into William P Hobby Airport (HOU). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Juan Santamaría International Airport to William P Hobby Airport

Departs from

Departs from

3h 45m
Every 1-2 days
2,472 km
1,536 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

135kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: WNSouthwest Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737-700
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Most frequent

Juan Santamaría International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

Departs from

Departs from

3h 53m
2-4 times a day
2,508 km
1,558 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

n/a

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
2-4 times a dayBoeing 737MAX 8
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San José to Houston by Container ship

The quickest way to get from San José to Houston by ship will take about 6 days 4h and departs from Moin (CRPMN) and arrives into Freeport (USFPO). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Great White is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Moin to Freeport

Port of loading

Port of loading

6 days 4h
Every 1-2 weeks
4,052 km
2,518 mi.
Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

677kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: UBCUUSSE
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksGreat White
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Closest seaports

Moin to Houston

Port of loading

Port of loading

10 days 1h
Every 1-2 weeks
3,159 km
1,963 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

302kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUPhiladelphia Express → Indusa
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Ocean routes from San José to Houston

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San José to Houston by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from San José to Houston. The total distance is around 2,503 km and will usually takes around 2 days by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

San José to Houston

2 days
N/A
2,503 km
1,555 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

24kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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