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How to get fromLa Paz to Costa Ricaby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Paz to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from La Paz International Airport (LAP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LAP - SJO
    7h 29m
    $136–569

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Paz Malecón to Tijuana Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    6d 2h
    $505–732

  3. Drive  6,227.8 km

    1. Drive from La Paz to San Josécar car 6,227.8 km
    3d 10h
    $836–1,207

  4. Fly to Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from La Paz International Airport (LAP) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane LAP - LIO
    14h 51m
    $158–634

La Paz International Airport (LAP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,196.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between La Paz, Mexico and Costa Rica?

Aeroméxico, Volaris, and two other airlines fly from La Paz International Airport (LAP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Paz Malecón to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Tijuana Central Bus Terminal, Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano, Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, and Terminal Managua - CCA in around 6d 2h.

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