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

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

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MSP - SJO
    9h 57m
    $203–804

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    5d 9h
    $526–987

  3. Drive 5,330.3 km

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to San Josécar car 5,330.3 km
    2d 18h
    $715–1,033

  4. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane MSP - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    11h 16m
    $566–1,681

  5. Fly Rochester to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane RST - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    13h 44m
    $735–2,416

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,990.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Costa Rica?

Delta, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Chicago Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, Smith St @ Pierce St, West Bellfort Park & Ride, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal San Carlos - CCA in around 5d 9h.

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