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How to get fromNanaimo to Costa Ricaby plane, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Nanaimo to Costa Rica by plane, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Nanaimo to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ZNA - SJO
    11h 6m
    $200–850

  2. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane YCD - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    19h 45m
    $646–1,981

  3. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane YVR - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    14h 47m

  4. Fly Nanaimo to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane ZNA - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    16h 42m
    $619–1,812

  5. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane YCD - SJO
    17h 10m
    $232–902

  6. Fly Nanaimo to Cobano, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane ZNA - ACO
    2. Take the ferry from Paquera to Puntarenasferry ferry
    26h 10m
    $247–1,051

  7. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane YYJ - SJO
    18h 42m
    $224–834

  8. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane YYJ - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    18h 14m
    $628–1,813

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,696 km
  • Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Costa Rica?

Harbour Air Seaplanes, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) once daily.

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