Rome2Rio

How to get fromCancún to Costa Ricaby plane, bus, car, train, or shuttle

Find Transport to Costa Rica

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Cancún to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CUN - SJO
    4h 30m
    $133–269

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chetumalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chetumal to Belize Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Belize City to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    47h 16m
    $230–1,120

  3. Drive 1,961.2 km

    1. Drive from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to San Josécar car 1,961.2 km
    33h 10m
    $263–380

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chetumal to Belize Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Belize City to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus bus
    2d 2h
    $228–1,137

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cancún to Belize Cityshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Belize City to Guatemala Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Salvador to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2d 12h

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cancún to Costa Rica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,273.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Costa Rica?

Volaris Costa Rica, Volaris, and two other airlines fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Chetumal, Belize City, San Salvador, and Terminal San Carlos - CCA in around 47h 16m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, How to get from Luton Airport into central London, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers