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How to get fromCosta Rica to La Pazby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to La Paz by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to La Paz International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Paz International Airport (LAP)plane plane SJO - LAP
    8h 36m
    $4,521–10,928

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to La Paz Malecónbus bus
    5d 23h
    $8,821–12,872

  3. Drive 6,255.3 km

    1. Drive from San José to La Pazcar car 6,255.3 km
    3d 10h
    $14,331–20,700

  4. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane SJO - SJD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San José del Cabo Airport to La Pazshuttle bus
    11h 4m
    $13,056–24,263

  5. Fly Limón International Airport to La Paz International Airport

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to La Paz International Airport (LAP)plane plane LIO - LAP
    11h 59m
    $5,692–18,126

  6. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to La Paz International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to La Paz International Airport (LAP)plane plane XQP - LAP
    10h
    $7,330–18,653

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Paz International Airport (LAP) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,877Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,196.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and La Paz, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and two other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Paz International Airport (LAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal NicaBus to La Paz Malecón via Managua, Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Union Station, Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano, and Tijuana Central Bus Terminal in around 5d 23h.

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