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How to get fromNew York to Playa Santa Teresaby plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Playa Santa Teresa by plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Cobano

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane EWR - ACO
    10h 12m
    $230–817

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cobano

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane JFK - ACO
    9h 57m
    $224–808

  3. Drive 6,121.8 km

    1. Drive from New York to Playa Santa Teresacar car 6,121.8 km
    3d 4h
    $821–1,186

  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 to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Santa Teresashuttle bus
    12h 36m
    $1,429–1,890

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

    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 to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Santa Teresashuttle bus
    12h 49m
    $1,093–1,781

  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 Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Tamborshuttle bus
    12h 51m
    $1,222–1,874

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

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane JFK - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Tamborshuttle bus
    12h 55m
    $1,226–1,765

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane EWR - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Santa Teresashuttle bus
    12h 57m
    $240–747

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,648.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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

United Airlines, SANSA, and three other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cobano (ACO) 5 times a day.

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