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How to get fromSanta Ana to Playa Santa Teresaby plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Ana to Playa Santa Teresa by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SNA - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Santa Teresashuttle bus
    14h 11m
    $1,177–1,996

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane LAX - ACO
    11h 36m
    $238–826

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    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 21h
    $400–480

  4. Drive 5,280.1 km

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Playa Santa Teresacar car 5,280.1 km
    2d 18h
    $709–1,023

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane LAX - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Santa Teresashuttle bus
    14h 29m
    $1,117–1,849

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Tamborshuttle bus
    14h 42m
    $1,210–1,533

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane LAX - NOB
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Santa Teresashuttle bus
    15h 36m
    $248–806

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane LAX - FON
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Tamborshuttle bus
    13h 48m
    $748–1,380

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,425.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana to Playa Santa Teresa. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, 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 bus from Main-Civic Center to Santa Teresa via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Figueroa / Pico, Pico / Flower, Union / Olympic, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal Managua - CCA, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, and Liberia in around 4d 21h.

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