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How to get fromSt. Thomas to Costa Ricaby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Thomas to Costa Rica by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly London International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane YXU - SJO
    12h 2m
    $303–1,310

  2. Drive to Erie International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Drive from St. Thomas to Erie-Airport-ERIcar car
    2. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ERI - SJO
    13h 33m
    $192–725

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Thomas to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houstonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    6d 5h
    $1,150–1,928

  4. Drive  5,823.1 km

    1. Drive from St. Thomas to San Josécar car 5,823.1 km
    3d
    $828–1,197

  5. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane YYZ - SJO
    11h 34m
    $233–779

  6. Fly London International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane YXU - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    15h 51m
    $777–2,589

London International Airport (YXU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,728.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between St. Thomas, ON, Canada and Costa Rica?

Air Canada and Air Transat fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily.

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