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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 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
    7h 2m
    $137–596

  2. Drive  3,823.6 mi

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

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

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SJO - IAH
    7h 19m
    $159–698

  4. 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 24m
    $154–616

  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 25m
    $177–751

  6. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby 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 William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LIR - HOU
    9h 29m
    $487–1,482

  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 48m
    $526–1,683

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,547.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and United States?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 3 times a day.

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