San José · SJO
25 minutes to city center. 4–16 hours of layover time.
Visa-free (US passport)Transit hubSource current
52/100
LayoverScore™
TIME
52
THINGS TO DO
85
VALUE
77
STRESS
48
Cloud forests, volcanic craters, and colonial charm await just minutes from the gate.
San José (SJO) is a genuine transit hub with a city worth exploring. 25 minutes gets you to the center. 4–16 hours of layover time.
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