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How to get fromSanta Monica to Costa Ricaby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LAX - SJO
    9h 1m
    $342–655

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4d 16h
    $370–442

  3. Drive 5,359 km

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to San Josécar car 5,359 km
    2d 18h
    $719–1,038

  4. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane LAX - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    12h 10m
    $515–1,482

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,406.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Terminal NicaBus via Pico Station, Pico / Flower, Union / Olympic, Los Angeles, and Managua in around 4d 16h.

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