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 $180 - $800 and takes 9h 38m.

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 38m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Arizona and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Buckeye Rd & Central Av and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus via Phoenix Bus Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 0h.

How far is it from Arizona to Costa Rica?

The distance between Arizona and Costa Rica is 3869 km. The road distance is 4734.9 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 $410 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Arizona to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arizona to Costa Rica bus from?

Arizona to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Arizona to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Arizona to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 9h 38m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 5 days 0h.

Where does the Arizona to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Arizona to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Arizona and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h ahead of Arizona. It is currently 2:44 AM in Arizona and 3:44 AM 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 772+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

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

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

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 38m
$183–754
Fly Tucson to Juan Santamaría International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TUS - SJO
10h 14m
$181–752
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to San Marcos Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
5. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
6. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
4d 4h
$480–935
Drive 4,734.9 km
1. Drive from Phoenix to San Josécar 4,734.9 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
13h 27m
$648–2,203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus
5d
$418–559

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

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,868.6 km
Duration: 9h 38m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buckeye Rd & Central Av to Terminal Tica Bus via 24th St Sky Train Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, and Managua in around 5d.

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