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How to get fromCosta Rica to Minneapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SJO - MSP
    10h 19m
    $494–1,806

  2. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FON - MSP
    10h 37m
    $437–1,292

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Dallasbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4d 17h
    $572–1,022

  4. Drive 3,306.8 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Minneapoliscar car 3,306.8 mi
    2d 18h
    $714–1,031

  5. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly

    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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LIR - MSP
    10h 48m
    $719–2,505

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Minneapolis Bus Station via Terminal San Carlos - CCA, San Salvador, Tapachula, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Dallas, Dallas, Water & Chicago - Circle K, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 4d 17h.

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