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How to get fromLos Angeles to San José Costa Ricaby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to San José Costa Rica by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)plane plane LAX - PXM
    2. Take the taxi from Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXM to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    10h 20m
    $4,329–8,815

  2. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)plane plane TIJ - PXM
    3. Take the taxi from Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXM to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    11h 39m
    $3,604–6,605

  3. Bus, taxi via Tlaquepaque

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Terminal Tlaquepaquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central ACN to Oaxacabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondidobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Puerto Escondido to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d 5h
    $6,602–8,437

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Cuernavacabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cuernavaca to San José del Progresobus bus
    5. Take the taxi from San José del Progreso to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d 9h
    $13,659–24,941

  5. Drive 3,554.1 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to San José Costa Ricacar car 3,554.1 km
    40h 49m
    $6,811–9,838

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Chilpancingobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chilpancingo to Puerto Escondidobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Puerto Escondido to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d 14h
    $6,411–10,464

  7. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oaxacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Villa Sola de Vegabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Villa Sola de Vega to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    3d
    $5,558–7,782

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,012 km
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and San José Costa Rica, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to San José Costa Rica. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM), then take the taxi to San José Costa Rica. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Tlaquepaque, walk to Central ACN, take the bus to Oaxaca, take the bus to Puerto Escondido, then take the taxi to San José Costa Rica.

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