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Eight ways to Travel from Los Angeles Airport to Costa Rica

Composite routes from Los Angeles Airport to Costa Rica

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Limón
Ave. Duration:
12h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.99–$433.11
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
10h 19m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$955.39
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$955.39
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$433.11–$624.19

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$828.01

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
9h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$828.01

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,082.78
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$764.32
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
11h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$764.32

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$382.16

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$280.25–$1,082.78
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$891.70
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
9h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.16–$1,210.17

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,082.78
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$764.32

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Limón
Ave. Duration:
12h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.99–$433.11
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$955.39
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$955.39
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$433.11–$624.19

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01

Volaris El Salvador

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.73–$445.85
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.73–$433.11

Volaris Costa Rica

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$828.01

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$231.64
Bus from Peñas Blancas to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$356.57
Bus from Nosara to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$338.35

Buses Públicos Nicaragua

Bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivas
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31

Nica Bus

Phone:
+505 2222 2276
Website:
nicabus.com.ni/
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.73

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Bus from Nosara to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.49–$222.93

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Managua
Ave. Duration:
3d 17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$394.90–$471.33

Grupo Blanco

Phone:
+506 2771 2550
Website:
grupoblanco.cr/
Bus from Quepos to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.97–$7.01

Other operators

Naviera Tambor

Phone:
+ 506 2661 2084
Website:
navieratambor.com/
Other from Paquera to Puntarenas
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.12–$26.18

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica is to fly which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arriving at San José via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 3h.

How far is it from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica?

The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Costa Rica is 4386 km. The road distance is 5597.8 km.

How do I travel from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 3h and costs $380.43 - $456.52 .

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica bus from?

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, depart from Los Angeles station.

Bus or fly from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380.43 - $456.52 and takes 4 days 3h.

Where does the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Buses USA Tours, arrive at Managua station.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h ahead of Los Angeles Airport (LAX). It is currently 20:38 in Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and 21:38 in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica is 5598 km. It takes approximately 2 days 17h to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 89+ hotels available in Costa Rica. Prices start at $47.75 per night.
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