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How to get fromCosta Rica to Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Rica to Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Lakeshore Dr at Country Club Drbus bus
    14h 18m
    $392–1,004

  2. Drive 3,664.4 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Sand Harborcar car 3,664.4 mi
    3d 1h
    $791–1,143

  3. Fly from Limón International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LIO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Lakeshore Dr at Country Club Drbus bus
    18h 11m
    $522–1,715

  4. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly, 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LIR - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Lakeshore Dr at Country Club Drbus bus
    17h 22m
    $925–2,881

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Lakeshore Dr at Country Club Dr, take the bus to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to Sand Harbor in around 3d 1h.

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