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How to get fromNew York to Playas del Cocoby plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Playas del Coco by plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Liberia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane EWR - LIR
    9h 42m
    $489–1,039

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Liberia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane LGA - LIR
    11h 57m
    $285–1,123

  3. Drive 5,982.1 km

    1. Drive from New York to Playas del Cococar car 5,982.1 km
    3d 2h
    $803–1,159

  4. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Liberia International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane JFK - LIR
    9h 55m
    $573–930

  5. 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 Playas del Cocoshuttle bus
    12h 59m
    $1,020–1,668

  6. 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 Playas del Cocoshuttle bus
    13h 3m
    $1,024–1,559

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane EWR - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Tamarindo to Playas del Cocoshuttle bus
    11h 35m

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from New York to Playas del Coco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,573.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Playas del Coco, Costa Rica?

United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) every 4 hours.

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