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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 34m
    $161–671

  2. Drive 5,365.3 km

    1. Drive from Rapid City to San Josécar car 5,365.3 km
    2d 19h
    $720–1,040

  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 22m
    $679–2,180

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Costa Rica?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily.

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