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There are 7 ways to get from Texas to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane IAH - SJO
    6h 58m
    $113–554

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane DFW - SJO
    7h 57m
    $103–483

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus Terminal San Carlos – Terminal San José
    3d 23h
    $243–484

  4. Drive  3,575.9 km

    1. Drive from Houston to San Josécar car 3,575.9 km
    2d 1h
    $573–828

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane HOU - SJO
    6h 50m
    $113–503

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane IAH - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    9h 53m
    $467–1,383

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane HOU - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    9h 48m
    $467–1,382

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,547.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Texas, USA and Costa Rica?

United Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smith St @ Preston St to Terminal Tica Bus San José via Mission Bend TC, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 3d 23h.

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