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How to get fromSanta Ana to Cartagoby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Cartago by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SNA - SJO
    10h 10m
    $329–534

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LAX - SJO
    10h 55m
    $121–406

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4d 17h
    $389–453

  4. Drive 5,328.7 km

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Cartagocar car 5,328.7 km
    2d 18h
    $715–1,033

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Cartago, Costa Rica?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 4 times a day.

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