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How to get fromLos Angeles to Costa Ricaby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LAX - SJO
    8h 42m
    $308–613

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4d 14h
    $375–434

  3. Drive  5,334.1 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Josécar car 5,334.1 km
    2d 18h
    $716–1,034

  4. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane LAX - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    11h 41m
    $492–1,342

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,409.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Costa Rica?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Terminal NicaBus via Managua in around 4d 14h.

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