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How to get fromNew York to Buenos Airesby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to Buenos Aires by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane EWR - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from San Isidro de El General to Buenos Airesbus bus
    15h 45m
    $424–1,459

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Drake Bay, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane plane JFK - DRK
    2. Drive from Drake Bay (DRK) to Buenos Airescar car
    13h 23m
    $214–798

  3. Drive 6,325.1 km

    1. Drive from New York to Buenos Airescar car 6,325.1 km
    3d 8h
    $849–1,226

  4. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane JFK - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from San Isidro de El General to Buenos Airesbus bus
    15h 49m
    $428–1,350

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Golfito, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Golfito (GLF)plane plane EWR - GLF
    2. Drive from Golfito (GLF) to Buenos Airescar car
    13h 37m
    $216–801

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane EWR - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Buenos Airescar car
    12h 56m
    $216–802

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Drake Bay, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane plane EWR - DRK
    2. Drive from Drake Bay (DRK) to Buenos Airescar car
    14h 13m
    $230–807

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane EWR - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Dominicalshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from San Isidro de El General to Buenos Airesbus bus
    17h 3m
    $1,102–1,766

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane JFK - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Dominicalshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from San Isidro de El General to Buenos Airesbus bus
    17h 15m
    $766–1,657

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,908.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 45m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Buenos Aires, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from New York to Buenos Aires. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, walk to San José, take the shuttle to Dominical, walk to Dominical, take the bus to San Isidro, walk to San Isidro de El General, then take the bus to Buenos Aires. Alternatively, you can drive from New York to Buenos Aires in around 3d 8h.

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