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How to get fromCosta Rica to California Cityby plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJO - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    15h
    $330–574

  2. Fly Limón International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LIO - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    17h 33m
    $172–645

  3. Bus, drive

    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 Tijuana Los Pinosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cbx to Victorvillebus bus
    5. Drive from Victorville to California Citycar car
    4d 16h
    $271–359

  4. Drive  3,377.8 mi

    1. Drive from San José to California Citycar car 3,377.8 mi
    2d 18h
    $729–1,053

  5. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SJO - BFL
    2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    16h 59m
    $314–880

  6. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    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
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    5. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    17h 10m
    $505–1,411

  7. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJO - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    18h 11m
    $225–851

  8. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJO - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    17h 54m
    $319–907

  9. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Flower St & 7th St to Sunland Blvd & Foothill Blvdbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Sunland Blvd & Foothill Blvd to Senior Center/Jackman St.taxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Senior Center/Jackman St. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    4d 20h
    $593–716

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,858.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h

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

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to California City. However, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., then take the bus to Aspen Mall/82nd St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San José to California City via San Salvador, San Salvador, Tapachula, Tijuana Los Pinos, Cbx, and Victorville in around 4d 16h.

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