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How to get fromLos Angeles to Guanacasteby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Guanacaste by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Liberia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane LAX - LIR
    9h 13m
    $313–982

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus
    4d 13h
    $355–420

  3. Drive 5,132.6 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Liberiacar car 5,132.6 km
    2d 15h
    $689–995

  4. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LAX - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Cañasshuttle bus
    12h 30m
    $942–1,248

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,266.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA via Managua and Terminal Managua - CCA in around 4d 13h.

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