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There are 3 ways to get from Research Triangle to Costa Rica by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane RDU - SJO
    6h 9m
    $172–423

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Uptown/Upper Kirbybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    5d 7h
    $575–1,211

  3. Drive 5,457.4 km

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to San Josécar car 5,457.4 km
    2d 21h
    $732–1,058

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Costa Rica?

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day.

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