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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 6m
    $294–1,806

  2. Bus

    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 Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    7d 1h
    $578–984

  3. Drive 3,306.6 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Minneapoliscar car 3,306.6 mi
    2d 18h
    $714–1,031

  4. 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 46m
    $729–2,605

  5. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    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 35m
    $437–1,292

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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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 NicaBus to Minneapolis Bus Station via Managua, Los Angeles, Main / 11th, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7d 1h.

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