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How to get fromRapid City to Costa Ricaby plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Rapid City to Costa Rica by plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane RAP - SJO
    10h 49m
    $192–717

  2. Drive 5,376.3 km

    1. Drive from Rapid City to San Josécar car 5,376.3 km
    2d 19h
    $721–1,042

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane RAP - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    13h 52m
    $585–1,594

Rapid City (RAP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,220.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Costa Rica?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) once daily.

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