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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

13h 27m, Every 1-2 days

315kg CO₂e

Container Ship

13 days 7h, Every 1-2 days

578kg CO₂e

Road Freight

2 days 23h

59kg 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 13h 27m and departs from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrives into Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. FedEx is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

13h 27m
Every 1-2 days
5,740 km
3,567 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

315kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: FXFedExFreighter
1-2 times a weekBoeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
Carrier Identifier: WNSouthwest Airlines
Every 1-2 weeksBoeing 737-700+1 others
Carrier Identifier: WNSouthwest Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 737-700+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 28m
2-4 times a day
5,718 km
3,553 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

357kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: FXFedExFreighter
Every 1-2 weeksBoeing 767-300 Freighter
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Most frequent

Juan Santamaría International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

13h 27m
Every 1-2 hours
4,908 km
3,049 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

170kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: AVAvianca
2-4 times a dayAirbus A320neo+1 others
Carrier Identifier: ASAlaska Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
2-4 times a dayBoeing 737MAX 8+4 others
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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 13 days 7h and departs from Caldera (CRCAL) and arrives into Oakland (USOAK). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. Hapag-Lloyd 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

13 days 7h
Every 1-2 days
5,408 km
3,361 mi.
1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

578kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: HLCUCCE / MAREX → PS3
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksHapag-Lloyd, ONE
Carrier Identifier: HLCUCCE / MAREX → AL5
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksHapag-Lloyd, ONE
Carrier Identifier: HLCUCCE / MAREX → FP1
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksHapag-Lloyd, ONE
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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

59kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

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