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

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

Map / Route overview

San José to San Diego

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Air Freight

12h 55m, Every few hours

242kg CO₂

Container Ship

7 days 9h, Every 1-2 weeks

508kg CO₂

Road Freight

2 days 15h

40kg CO₂
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San José to San Diego by Air freight

The quickest way to get from San José to San Diego by plane will take about 12h 55m and departs from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrives into San Diego International Airport (SAN). There are flights departing every few hours 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 San Diego International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

12h 55m
Every few hours
5,370 km
3,336 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

242kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: FXFedExFreighter
1-2 times a weekBoeing 767-300 Freighter
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
DailyBoeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Carrier Identifier: AAAmerican Airlines
2-4 times a dayAirbus A321+1 others
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San José to San Diego by Container ship

The quickest way to get from San José to San Diego by ship will take about 7 days 9h and departs from Caldera (CRCAL) and arrives into Port Hueneme (USNTD). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Caldera to Port Hueneme

Port of loading

Port of loading

7 days 9h
Every 1-2 weeks
4,789 km
2,976 mi.
Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

508kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAZTECA1 / WCCA2 / WAMS
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk, CMA CGM, MSC
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Closest seaports

Caldera to Long Beach

Port of loading

Port of loading

8 days
Every 1-2 weeks
4,920 km
3,057 mi.
Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

522kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAZTECA1 / WCCA2 / WAMS
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk, CMA CGM, MSC
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San José to San Diego by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from San José to San Diego. The total distance is around 4,237 km and will usually takes around 2 days 15h 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 San Diego

2 days 15h
N/A
4,237 km
2,633 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

40kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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