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How to get fromWashington to Puntarenasby plane, shuttle, car, train, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Puntarenas 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 San Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    9h 46m
    $392–1,086

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

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    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 San Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    10h 42m
    $315–776

  3. Drive  5,712.7 km

    1. Drive from Washington to Puntarenascar car 5,712.7 km
    2d 23h
    $767–1,107

  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 Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    10h 13m
    $647–2,036

  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 San Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    10h 32m
    $345–1,468

  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 Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    11h 6m
    $566–2,324

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,373.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Puntarenas. However, you can fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, take the line 200 bus to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, walk to San Jose Airport, then take the shuttle to Puntarenas. Alternatively, you can drive from Washington to Puntarenas in around 2d 23h.

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