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How to get fromCollege Station to Costa Ricaby plane, bus (Flixbus), car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from College Station to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from College Station

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    1. Fly from College Station (CLL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeCLL - SJO
    8h 30m
    $135–569

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from College Station to Downtown Houstonbus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus
    4d 4h
    $291–514

  3. Drive 3,639.2 km

    1. Drive from College Station to San Josécar3,639.2 km
    2d 1h
    $488–705

  4. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Brazos Transit District to Houston Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeHOU - SJO
    8h 36m
    $192–790

  5. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from College Station to Downtown Houstonbus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeIAH - SJO
    9h
    $141–375

College Station (CLL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between College Station, TX, USA and Costa Rica?

American Airlines, SANSA, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from College Station (CLL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from College Station to San José via Downtown Houston, Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, and San Salvador in around 4d 4h.

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