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How to get fromSan Diego Airport (SAN) to Costa Ricaby plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SAN - SJO
    8h 49m
    $181–671

  2. Drive 5,198.8 km

    1. Drive from San-Diego-Airport-SAN to San Josécar car 5,198.8 km
    2d 16h
    $698–1,007

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SAN - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    11h 3m
    $525–1,416

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,221.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Costa Rica?

United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 4 times a day.

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