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How to get fromMemphis to Costa Ricaby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Memphis to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MEM - SJO
    9h 8m
    $161–701

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    4d 16h
    $364–671

  3. Drive  4,485.3 km

    1. Drive from Memphis to San Josécar car 4,485.3 km
    2d 10h
    $602–869

  4. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane MEM - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    12h 5m
    $555–1,680

Memphis (MEM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,869.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Costa Rica?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Terminal Tica Bus San José via Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, Smith St @ Pierce St, Mission Bend TC, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 4d 16h.

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