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There are 9 ways to get from London to Costa Rica by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly London International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane YXU - SJO
    10h 9m
    $331–1,404

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane YYZ - SJO
    9h 49m
    $231–629

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London to Sarniatrain train
    2. Take the train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houstonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    5d 11h
    $639–1,452

  4. Drive  5,829.6 km

    1. Drive from London to San Josécar car 5,829.6 km
    3d
    $829–1,198

  5. Fly London International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane YXU - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    13h 8m
    $774–2,681

  6. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane YYZ - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    12h 42m
    $574–1,356

  7. Bus via San Salvador

    1. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    5d 13h
    $505–910

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    6d 6h
    $530–875

  9. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from London to Aldershottrain train
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houstonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    6d 23h
    $823–1,802

London International Airport (YXU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,694.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between London, ON, Canada and Costa Rica?

Air Canada, Air Transat, and Volaris Costa Rica fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London to Terminal Tica Bus San José via Detroit Bus Station, Montgomery Intermodal Center, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Sage Rd @ Alabama St, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 5d 13h.

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