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

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There are 7 ways to get from Costa Rica to California City by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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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
    14h 54m
    $132–384

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to California City Blvd. at Isabella Blvd.bus bus
    4d 20h
    $394–462

  3. Drive 3,361.6 mi

    1. Drive from San José to California Citycar car 3,361.6 mi
    2d 19h
    $726–1,048

  4. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SJO - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 2m
    $237–518

  5. 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 12m
    $319–1,327

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

    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 28m
    $162–595

  7. 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 26m
    $587–1,933

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, 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 Union Station LAX FlyAway, 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 Terminal NicaBus to California City Blvd. at Isabella Blvd. via Managua, Los Angeles, Union Ave & Olympic Blvd, Westlake Ave & Wilshire Blvd, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, L.A. Union Station, Lancaster, and MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. in around 4d 20h.

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