What is the cheapest way to get from Balboa to Costa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Balboa to Costa Rica is to taxi and fly which costs $140 - $550 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Balboa to Costa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Balboa to Costa Rica is to taxi and fly which takes 8h and costs $140 - $550.

How far is it from Balboa to Costa Rica?

The distance between Balboa and Costa Rica is 1315 km.

How long does it take to get from Balboa to Costa Rica?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Balboa to Costa Rica, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Balboa and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h behind Balboa. It is currently 10:06 AM in Balboa and 9:06 AM in Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 764+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Balboa to Costa Rica - 3 ways to travel via taxi, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Balboa to Costa Rica by taxi or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Popayan Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Balboa to Popayan-Airport-PPNtaxi
2. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PPN - SJO
8h 16m
$281–1,162
Taxi to Pasto, fly
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Balboa to Pasto (PSO)taxi
2. Fly from Pasto (PSO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PSO - SJO
8h
$147–524
Taxi to Ipiales, fly
1. Take the taxi from Balboa to Ipiales (IPI)taxi
2. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane IPI - SJO
12h 47m
$319–1,118

Popayan Airport (PPN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 13mAverage Duration

$235Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balboa to Costa Rica.

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Distance: 1,315.2 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Balboa, Cauca, Colombia and Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Balboa to Costa Rica. However, you can take the taxi to Popayan-Airport-PPN airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, then take the bus to El Erizo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Pasto (PSO) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, then take the bus to El Erizo.

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