What is the cheapest way to get from Arizona to Costa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Costa Rica is to fly which costs $330 - $750 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arizona to Costa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Arizona to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 9h 28m and costs $330 - $750.

How far is it from Arizona to Costa Rica?

The distance between Arizona and Costa Rica is 3869 km. The road distance is 4734.5 km.

How do I travel from Arizona to Costa Rica without a car?

The best way to get from Arizona to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 0h and costs $430 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Arizona to Costa Rica?

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Arizona to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Arizona to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Arizona to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 9h 28m and costs $330 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $550 and takes 5 days 0h.

What is the time difference between Arizona and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h ahead of Arizona. It is currently 4:32 PM in Arizona and 5:32 PM in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from Arizona to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to Costa Rica is 4735 km. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Arizona to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 752+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Arizona to Costa Rica - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Arizona to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Phoenix to Juan Santamaría International Airport
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PHX - SJO
9h 28m
$333–704
Fly Tucson to Juan Santamaría International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TUS - SJO
11h 11m
$201–852
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus
5d
$430–527
Drive 4,734.5 km
1. Drive from Phoenix to San Josécar 4,734.5 km
2d 12h
$635–918
Fly Phoenix to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane PHX - LIR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle
12h 52m
$626–1,981
Fly Tucson to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane TUS - LIR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle
14h 17m
$684–2,179

Phoenix (PHX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

38Weekly Planes

9h 27mAverage Duration

$169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,868.6 km
Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Costa Rica?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to Terminal NicaBus via 44th St/Washington, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, and Managua in around 5d.

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