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How to get fromCosta Rica to United Statesby plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Costa Rica to United States by plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SJO - IAH
    7h 12m
    $153–706

  2. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SJO - HOU
    6h 57m
    $134–605

  3. Drive  3,823.6 mi

    1. Drive from San José to New York Citycar car 3,823.6 mi
    3d 4h
    $826–1,192

  4. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SJO - JFK
    8h 25m
    $413–1,114

  5. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane SJO - DFW
    8h 30m
    $334–495

  6. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SJO - EWR
    8h 36m
    $326–1,011

  7. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LIR - IAH
    9h 41m
    $486–1,433

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,582.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and United States?

United Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 5 times a day.

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