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How to get fromBournemouth to Costa Ricaby bus, plane, train, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth to Costa Rica by bus, plane, train, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LHR - SJO
    15h 48m
    $576–1,260

  2. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SOU - SJO
    23h 51m
    $460–1,643

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LGW - SJO
    19h 5m
    $496–1,268

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Limón International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane LHR - LIO
    27h 22m
    $477–1,573

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane LHR - XQP
    3. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Isidrotaxi taxi
    30h 27m
    $595–1,828

  6. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane LHR - FON
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    32h 46m
    $742–1,939

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration15h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,861.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 48m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Costa Rica. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, then take the line 200 bus to 100 m sur De La Agonía. Alternatively, you can take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, then take the line 200 bus to 100 m sur De La Agonía.

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