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

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

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LAX - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    11h 13m
    $532–838

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Cuatro Cruces Miramarbus bus
    4d 16h
    $365–433

  3. Drive 5,265.6 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Puntarenascar car 5,265.6 km
    2d 17h
    $707–1,020

  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 Puntarenasshuttle bus
    11h 43m
    $522–1,442

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Puntarenas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,492.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles to Puntarenas via Managua, Terminal Managua - CCA, and Cuatro Cruces Miramar in around 4d 16h.

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