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How to get fromCosta Rica to North Poleby plane, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to North Pole by plane, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SJO - FAI
    21h 58m
    $451–1,577

  2. Drive  6,100.9 mi

    1. Drive from San José to North Polecar car 6,100.9 mi
    4d 20h
    $1,573–2,272

  3. Fly from Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LIO - FAI
    32h 40m
    $467–1,719

  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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LIR - FAI
    21h 54m
    $1,030–3,285

  5. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane XQP - FAI
    34h 16m
    $562–1,667

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration17h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,865.2 mi
  • Duration: 21h 58m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and North Pole, AK, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Fairbanks (FAI) 3 times a day.

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