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How to get fromRapid City to Costa Ricaby plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Costa Rica by plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane RAP - SJO
    11h
    $181–715

  2. Drive  5,376.8 km

    1. Drive from Rapid City to San Josécar car 5,376.8 km
    2d 19h
    $721–1,042

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane RAP - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    13h 17m
    $565–1,694

  4. Fly to Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane RAP - LIO
    20h 48m
    $203–780

Rapid City (RAP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,219.2 km
  • Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Costa Rica?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 6 times a week.

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