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How to get fromCosta Rica to Californiaby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Costa Rica to California by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJO - LAX
    9h 26m
    $358–665

  2. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tijuana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane SJO - TIJ
    13h 7m
    $194–526

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus bus
    5. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4d 11h
    $793–1,473

  4. Drive 3,329.4 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Los Angelescar car 3,329.4 mi
    2d 17h
    $719–1,038

  5. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SJO - SFO
    9h 53m
    $432–816

  6. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJO - SAN
    11h 12m
    $223–857

  7. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LIR - LAX
    11h 40m
    $481–1,292

  8. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LIR - SAN
    14h 39m
    $586–1,684

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    4d 15h
    $368–439

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,740.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal NicaBus to Broadway / 1st via Managua, Los Angeles, and Olympic / Union in around 4d 15h.

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