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How to get fromHayward to Costa Ricaby plane, bus (Greyhound), car or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Hayward to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane OAK - SJO
    11h 4m
    $175–758

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    5d
    $436–565

  3. Drive 5,900.8 km

    1. Drive from Hayward to San Josécar car 5,900.8 km
    3d
    $792–1,143

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SFO - SJO
    10h 3m
    $285–1,320

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SFO - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    12h 52m
    $590–2,519

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA and Costa Rica?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to Terminal Tica Bus via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, and Managua in around 5d.

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