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How to get fromCosta Rica to North Poleby plane, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to North Pole by plane, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SJO - FAI
    34h 27m
    $438–1,591

  2. Drive  6,100.9 mi

    1. Drive from San José to North Polecar car 6,100.9 mi
    4d 20h
    $1,317–1,902

  3. Fly from Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LIO - FAI
    45h 43m
    $447–1,619

  4. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane XQP - FAI
    47h 29m
    $541–1,666

  5. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly

    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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LIR - FAI
    24h 5m
    $1,130–3,485

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration33h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$431Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,865.2 mi
  • Duration: 34h 27m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and North Pole, AK, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Fairbanks (FAI) 3 times a day.

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