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How to get fromSanta Ana to Alajuelaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Alajuela by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SNA - SJO
    8h 17m
    $218–783

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4d 17h
    $380–465

  3. Drive 5,295 km

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Alajuelacar car 5,295 km
    2d 17h
    $711–1,026

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LAX - SJO
    9h 36m
    $327–634

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,332.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily.

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