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There are 4 ways to get from Springdale to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeXNA - SJO
    7h 12m
    $186–705

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Tulsabus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Salvadorbus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
    5d 10h
    $559–911

  3. Drive 4,373.8 km

    1. Drive from Springdale to San Josécar4,373.8 km
    2d 8h
    $587–848

  4. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)planeXNA - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle
    10h 30m
    $839–2,147

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springdale, AR, USA and Costa Rica?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Springdale to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Fayetteville, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, San Salvador, and Terminal San Benito - CCA in around 5d 10h.

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