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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane PSP - SJO
    12h 38m
    $180–751

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4d 19h

  3. Drive  5,164.9 km

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to San Josécar car 5,164.9 km
    2d 16h
    $828–1,196

  4. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LAX - SJO
    12h 49m

  5. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SNA - SJO
    15h 24m

  6. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ONT - SJO
    16h 26m
    $180–714

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,233.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 38m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Costa Rica?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Terminal NicaBus via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, Westlake Ave & Wilshire Blvd, Union Ave & James M Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, and Managua in around 4d 19h.

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