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How to get fromPalm Springs to Costa Ricaby plane, bus (Amtrak), car or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane PSP - SJO
    8h 23m
    $242–964

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4d 19h
    $412–498

  3. Drive 5,163.2 km

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to San Josécar car 5,163.2 km
    2d 16h
    $693–1,001

  4. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane PSP - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    11h 40m
    $797–2,713

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Costa Rica?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Terminal NicaBus via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, Westlake Ave & Wilshire Blvd, Union Ave & James M Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, and Managua in around 4d 19h.

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