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How to get fromHawaii to Costa Ricaby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Hawaii to Costa Rica by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Hilo International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ITO - SJO
    17h 4m
    $461–1,702

  2. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane KOA - SJO
    17h 7m
    $221–852

  3. Fly Kahului Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane OGG - SJO
    14h 51m
    $243–904

  4. Fly Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane HNL - SJO
    14h 59m
    $312–1,107

  5. Fly Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane HNL - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    17h 51m
    $771–2,250

  6. Fly Kahului Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane OGG - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    20h 32m
    $666–1,881

Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration17h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,653.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 4m

What companies run services between Hawaii, USA and Costa Rica?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day.

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