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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 7 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)planeSJO - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall - 82nd St.bus
    15h 20m
    $157–416

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to California City Blvd. at Isabella Blvd.bus
    4d 20h
    $395–463

  3. Drive 3,361.6 mi

    1. Drive from San José to California Citycar3,361.6 mi
    2d 19h
    $726–1,048

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

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeSJO - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall - 82nd St.bus
    18h 8m
    $263–1,030

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

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeLIO - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall - 82nd St.bus
    17h 19m
    $166–596

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeLIR - LAX
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    5. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall - 82nd St.bus
    17h 52m
    $752–2,435

  7. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeXQP - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall - 82nd St.bus
    18h 10m
    $268–729

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

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), take the bus to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, 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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