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

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

Map / Route overview

San José to Oakland

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Air Freight

6h 49m

n/a

Container Ship

17 days, Daily

1.31t CO₂e

Road Freight

2 days 23h

6.75t CO₂e
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San José to Oakland by Air freight

The quickest way to get from San José to Oakland by plane will take about 6h 49m and departs from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrives into San Francisco International Airport (SFO). There are flights departing n/a on this route. United Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing n/a.

Quickest air route

Juan Santamaría International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

6h 49m
N/A
4,899 km
3,044 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

n/a

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
N/A
Carrier Identifier: AVAvianca
2-4 times a dayAirbus A320neo+1 others
Carrier Identifier: ASAlaska Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
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Closest airports

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

13h 12m
Every 1-2 days
5,740 km
3,567 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

411kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: FXFedExFreighter
1-2 times a weekBoeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
Carrier Identifier: WNSouthwest Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Carrier Identifier: WNSouthwest Airlines
Every 1-2 weeksBoeing 737MAX 8+2 others
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Cargo flights

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

13h 19m
Every few hours
5,718 km
3,553 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

444kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: FXFedExFreighter
Every 2-4 weeksBoeing 767-300 Freighter
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Air routes from San José to Oakland

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San José to Oakland by Container ship

The quickest way to get from San José to Oakland by ship will take about 17 days and departs from Caldera (CRCAL) and arrives into Oakland (USOAK). There are vessels departing daily 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

Caldera to Oakland

Port of loading

Port of loading

17 days
Daily
7,247 km
4,503 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.31t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: CMDUMCX → CALFB
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
Carrier Identifier: COSUMCX → ELSA
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksCOSCO
Carrier Identifier: ONEYMAREX → FP1
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksONE
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Ocean routes from San José to Oakland

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San José to Oakland by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from San José to Oakland. The total distance is around 6,190 km and will usually takes around 2 days 23h 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 Oakland

2 days 23h
N/A
6,190 km
3,846 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

6.75t CO₂e (per TEU)

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