~9h 30mTotal estimate
~€158–520Rough fare per person
Flight to San José
New York City → San José · about ~4h 30m in the air · ~€150–500
Bus to Puntarenas
San José → Puntarenas · about 2h · ~€8–20
New York City → Puntarenas
United States to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from New York City?
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About the trip from New York City to Puntarenas
New York City (United States) and Puntarenas (Costa Rica) are 3,580 km (2,225 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via San José: ~9h 30m door to door with 1 change, for ~€158–520 per person. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from New York City to San José: ~4h 30m in the air, 3,563 km, ~€150–500
- Bus from San José to Puntarenas: about 2h, 83 km, ~€8–20
Questions
How long does it take to get from New York City to Puntarenas?
~9h 30m door to door by flight and bus, via San José, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from New York City to Puntarenas?
~€158–520 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from New York City to Puntarenas without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.