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How to get fromNew York to Playa Grandeby plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Playa Grande by plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    best
    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 Playa Grandeshuttle bus
    10h 22m
    $284–988

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Tamarindo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane EWR - TNO
    10h 21m
    $191–702

  3. Drive  6,013.3 km

    1. Drive from New York to Playa Grandecar car 6,013.3 km
    3d 2h
    $910–1,314

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    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 Playa Grandeshuttle bus
    10h 26m
    $342–1,199

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane LGA - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Playa Grandeshuttle bus
    12h 37m
    $396–1,481

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane EWR - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    12h 37m
    $578–1,089

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,663.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Playa Grande, Costa Rica?

United Airlines, SANSA, and three other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) twice daily.

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