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How to get fromCosta Rica to Grand Canyonby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Flagstaff, bus

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SJO - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    18h 17m
    $251–877

  2. Bus, drive

    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 El Monte Bus Stop to Williamsbus bus
    4. Drive from Williams to Grand Canyoncar car
    5d 4h
    $449–597

  3. Drive  3,180.5 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Grand Canyoncar car 3,180.5 mi
    2d 15h
    $687–992

  4. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJO - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    14h 5m
    $469–1,030

  5. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SJO - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    15h 16m
    $296–907

  6. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Flagstaff, 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 Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane LIR - FLG
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    20h 17m
    $614–1,754

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,548.9 mi
  • Duration: 18h 17m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal NicaBus to Grand Canyon via Managua, Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Hill / 5th, Olive / 5th, El Monte Bus Stop, and Williams in around 5d 4h.

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