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How to get fromBournemouth to Costa Ricaby bus, plane, train, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Costa Rica by bus, plane, train, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LHR - SJO
    15h 59m
    $570–1,233

  2. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Limón International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane LHR - LIO
    25h 17m
    $372–1,148

  3. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SOU - SJO
    17h 11m
    $446–1,633

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane LHR - XQP
    3. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Isidrotaxi taxi
    24h 7m
    $480–1,303

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane LHR - FON
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    30h 26m
    $607–1,414

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration14h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,861.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 59m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Costa Rica. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, then take the line 200 bus to 100 m sur De La Agonía. Alternatively, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, then take the line 200 bus to 100 m sur De La Agonía.

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