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How to get fromPuerto Plata to Costa Ricaby shuttle or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Plata to Costa Rica by shuttle or plane

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  1. Shuttle to Cibao International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata to Santiago Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane STI - SJO
    8h 21m

  2. Fly from Puerto Plata Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane POP - SJO
    9h 49m
    $421–1,691

  3. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SDQ - SJO
    9h 32m
    $490–770

Cibao International Airport (STI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,883.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica?

Copa Airlines and American Airlines fly from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 3 times a day.

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