There are 7 ways to get from Costa Rica to Arizona by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle
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Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Phoenix
best- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SJO - PHX
10h 40m$193–754Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
4d 23h$425–536Drive 2,957.7 mi
- Drive from San José to Phoenixcar 2,957.7 mi
2d 11h$639–922Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tucson
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tucson (TUS)plane SJO - TUS
12h 37m$261–1,102Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Phoenix
- Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverde
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airport
- Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LIR - PHX
12h 42m$536–1,581Fly Limón International Airport to Phoenix
- Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LIO - PHX
14h 11m$203–815Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Tucson
- Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverde
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airport
- Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Tucson (TUS)plane LIR - TUS
14h 55m$644–1,979
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Arizona is to fly which costs $190 - $800 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Arizona is to fly which takes 10h 40m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Arizona. However, there are services departing from Terminal NicaBus and arriving at Buckeye Rd & Central Av via Managua, Olympic / Union, Los Angeles Union Station and 24th St PHX Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 23h.
The distance between Costa Rica and Arizona is 2417 miles. The road distance is 2974.9 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Rica to Arizona without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 23h and costs $420 - $550.
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Costa Rica to Arizona, including transfers.
Costa Rica to Arizona bus services, operated by Nica Bus, depart from Terminal NicaBus station.
The best way to get from Costa Rica to Arizona is to fly which takes 10h 40m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $550 and takes 4 days 23h.
Costa Rica to Arizona bus services, operated by Nica Bus, arrive at Managua station.
Arizona is 1h behind Costa Rica. It is currently 12:37 PM in Costa Rica and 11:37 AM in Arizona.
What companies run services between Costa Rica and Arizona, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Phoenix (PHX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal NicaBus to Buckeye Rd & Central Av via Managua, Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Union Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), and 24th St PHX Sky Train Station in around 4d 23h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tucson via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from Liberia International Airport to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Liberia International Airport to Phoenix via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Liberia International Airport to Phoenix via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from Liberia International Airport to Tucson via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,900
Flights from Liberia International Airport to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,600
- Phone
- +505 2222 2276
- Nicabusinternacionalsa@gmail.com
- Website
- Nica Bus
Bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $37–38
- Website
- Nica Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Arizona is 2975 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 11h to drive from Costa Rica to Arizona.
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