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

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to Reno 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJO - RNO
    11h 54m
    $250–1,000

  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 Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    5d 5h
    $451–584

  3. Drive  3,666.4 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Renocar car 3,666.4 mi
    3d
    $946–1,366

  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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LIR - RNO
    13h 55m
    $714–2,279

  5. Fly from Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LIO - RNO
    12h 25m
    $271–1,113

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,990 mi
  • Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Reno, NV, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal NicaBus to Reno Amtrak via Managua, Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5d 5h.

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