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

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

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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
    10h 45m
    $231–902

  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 4h
    $447–599

  3. Drive 3,678.3 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Renocar car 3,678.3 mi
    3d 2h
    $794–1,147

  4. Fly from Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LIO - RNO
    14h 26m
    $271–1,113

  5. 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
    14h 27m
    $604–1,779

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    5. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    5d 12h
    $574–909

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,990 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 4 times a day. 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 4h.

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