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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Nosara by plane, shuttle, car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane DCA - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Nosarashuttle bus
    9h 59m
    $818–1,723

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Nosara Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane BWI - NOB
    10h 23m
    $172–1,295

  3. Drive 5,684.4 km

    1. Drive from Washington to Nosaracar car 5,684.4 km
    3d
    $763–1,102

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane DCA - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nosarashuttle bus
    10h 11m
    $911–2,011

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane BWI - SJO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Nosarashuttle bus
    10h 56m
    $738–1,962

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane BWI - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nosarashuttle bus
    10h 59m
    $798–2,195

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane IAD - SJO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Nosarashuttle bus
    11h 12m
    $718–1,320

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane IAD - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nosarashuttle bus
    13h 9m
    $768–1,453

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,548.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Nosara, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Nosara. However, you can fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, take the bus to El Erizo, walk to Alajuela, take the shuttle to Monteverde, then take the shuttle to Nosara. Alternatively, you can drive from Washington to Nosara in around 3d.

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