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How to get fromOntario to Costa Ricaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ontario to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ONT - SJO
    8h 29m
    $160–650

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4d 17h
    $371–448

  3. Drive  5,276.8 km

    1. Drive from Ontario to San Josécar car 5,276.8 km
    2d 17h
    $708–1,023

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Houstontrain train
    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
    5d 10h
    $1,117–1,821

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,327.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Costa Rica?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Terminal NicaBus via Pomona Transit Center, Flower St and 12th St, Pico / Flower, Union / Olympic, Los Angeles, and Managua in around 4d 17h.

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