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How to get fromPuerto Plata to Costa Ricaby shuttle or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Plata to Costa Rica by shuttle or plane

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  1. Shuttle to Cibao International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata to Santiago Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane STI - SJO
    8h 30m

  2. Fly from Puerto Plata Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane POP - SJO
    9h 51m
    $401–1,591

  3. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SDQ - SJO
    9h 32m
    $490–770

Cibao International Airport (STI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,883.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica?

Copa Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily.

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