Rome2Rio

How to get fromCosta Rica to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or taxi

Find Transport to Los Angeles

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Costa Rica to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJO - LAX
    9h 27m
    $316–503

  2. Fly Limón International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LIO - LAX
    12h 9m
    $168–676

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus bus
    5. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4d 11h
    $1,093–1,693

  4. Drive  3,329.4 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Los Angelescar car 3,329.4 mi
    2d 17h
    $719–1,038

  5. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LIR - LAX
    11h 46m
    $521–1,442

  6. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJO - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 59m
    $208–785

  7. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane XQP - LAX
    11h 20m
    $273–723

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    4d 15h
    $367–437

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Los Angeles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,740.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal NicaBus to Los Angeles via Managua in around 4d 15h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There