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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Costa Ricaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ORF - SJO
    7h 8m
    $183–663

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    5d 19h
    $436–901

  3. Drive 5,763 km

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to San Josécar car 5,763 km
    3d
    $773–1,117

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Costa Rica?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Terminal Tica Bus via Richmond, Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Westpark / Lower Uptown Transit Center, Houston, and Managua in around 5d 19h.

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