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There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeRNO - SJO
    8h 58m
    $234–442

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
    4. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus
    5d 3h
    $443–694

  3. Drive 5,874.7 km

    1. Drive from Reno to San Josécar5,874.7 km
    3d 1h
    $788–1,138

  4. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)planeRNO - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle
    11h 55m
    $666–2,091

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
    4. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus
    5d 12h
    $523–952

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Costa Rica?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Terminal Tica Bus via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, and Managua in around 5d 3h.

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