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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

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SJO - FAI
    21h 44m
    $317–1,208

  2. Fly from Limón International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LIO - FAI
    34h 22m
    $297–1,118

  3. Drive 6,099.5 mi

    1. Drive from San José to North Polecar car 6,099.5 mi
    4d 20h
    $1,317–1,902

  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 57m
    $832–2,707

  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
    25h 36m
    $434–1,257

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Costa Rica and North Pole, AK, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Fairbanks (FAI) twice daily.

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