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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)planeLAX - SJO
    8h 55m
    $132–355

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus
    4d 17h
    $373–451

  3. Drive 5,353.5 km

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to San Josécar5,353.5 km
    2d 18h
    $718–1,037

  4. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)planeLAX - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle
    12h 5m
    $657–2,404

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Terminal Tica Bus via Wilshire / Alvarado, Westlake Ave & Wilshire Blvd, Union Ave & James M Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, Managua, and Managua in around 4d 17h.

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