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How to get fromSan Diego to Playa Santa Teresaby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Playa Santa Teresa by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SAN - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Santa Teresashuttle bus
    12h 32m
    $1,103–1,806

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Cobano

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane LAX - ACO
    13h 39m
    $266–885

  3. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Santa Teresashuttle bus
    4d 22h
    $436–558

  4. Drive 5,163.7 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Playa Santa Teresacar car 5,163.7 km
    2d 16h
    $693–1,001

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SAN - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Tamborshuttle bus
    13h 31m
    $1,009–1,489

  6. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TIJ - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Tamborshuttle bus
    17h 7m
    $1,036–1,270

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,310.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 32m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Playa Santa Teresa. However, you can fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, take the shuttle to Liberia, take the shuttle to Tamarindo, then take the shuttle to Santa Teresa. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Santa Teresa via Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal Managua - CCA, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, and Liberia in around 4d 22h.

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