What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Costa Rica is to fly which costs $250 - $1,100 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $250 - $1,100.

How far is it from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

The distance between Des Moines and Costa Rica is 3642 km. The road distance is 4929.5 km.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Costa Rica without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 10h and costs $410 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Des Moines to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via San Salvador, which costs $390 - $900 and takes 5 days 1h.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Costa Rica is 4930 km. It takes approximately 2 days 14h to drive from Des Moines to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 794+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Des Moines to Costa Rica - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Costa Rica by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)DSM - SJO
7h 41m
$259–1,023
Bus, train via Mexico City
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington/Normal
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to San Marcos Amtrak
3. Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
4. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachula
5. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvador
6. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Norte
4d 15h
$465–970
Drive 4,929.5 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to San José4,929.5 km
2d 14h
$661–955
Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)DSM - LIR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverde
3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenas
10h 50m
$844–2,922
Bus via San Salvador
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvador
5. Take the bus from San Salvador to San José
5d 1h
$395–869
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkana
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Houston to Managua
5. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Bus
5d 10h
$419–890
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington/Normal
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Longview
3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Houston to Managua
5. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Bus
5d 17h
$445–967

Des Moines (DSM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

39Weekly Planes

7h 48mAverage Duration

$240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,642.1 km
Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Costa Rica?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to San José via Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Houston - Hillcroft Ave, Houston, San Salvador, and San Salvador in around 5d 1h.

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