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

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LAX - SJO
    9h
    $308–503

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4d 14h
    $376–436

  3. Drive  5,330.3 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Herediacar car 5,330.3 km
    2d 18h
    $854–1,234

  4. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane LAX - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Herediashuttle bus
    12h 41m
    $588–1,448

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,414.9 km
  • Duration: 9h

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Gimnacio Liceo Heredia via Managua, Terminal NicaBus, and Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 in around 4d 14h.

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