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

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Minnesota by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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 32m
    $233–954

  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 Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    7d
    $783–1,204

  3. Drive 3,310 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Minneapoliscar car 3,310 mi
    2d 18h
    $715–1,032

  4. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    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 54m
    $576–1,681

  5. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Rochester

    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 Rochester (RST)plane plane LIR - RST
    13h 54m
    $525–1,519

  6. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Duluth International Airport

    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 Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane LIR - DLH
    14h 15m
    $535–1,581

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,479.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Minnesota, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal NicaBus to Minneapolis via Managua, Los Angeles, Main / 11th, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 7d.

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