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How to get fromWashington to Playa Santa Teresaby plane, shuttle, car, train, or subway

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

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

    best
    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 Santa Teresashuttle bus
    11h 31m
    $1,215–2,270

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane BWI - ACO
    10h 18m
    $232–1,435

  3. Drive 5,755.3 km

    1. Drive from Washington to Playa Santa Teresacar car 5,755.3 km
    3d 1h
    $772–1,115

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

    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 Tamborshuttle bus
    11h 37m
    $1,092–1,834

  5. 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 Santa Teresashuttle bus
    12h 19m
    $1,101–2,408

  6. 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 Tamborshuttle bus
    12h 34m
    $1,014–2,092

  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 Tamborshuttle bus
    12h 50m
    $984–1,450

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Managua Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane DCA - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Santa Teresashuttle bus
    16h 8m
    $1,370–2,247

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

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Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,498.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 31m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Washington 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 drive from Washington to Playa Santa Teresa in around 3d 1h.

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