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

The cheapest way to get from Changuinola to Costa Rica is to drive and bus which costs $20 - $28 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Changuinola to Costa Rica is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Changuinola to Costa Rica?

The distance between Changuinola and Costa Rica is 267 km. The road distance is 263.9 km.

How do I travel from Changuinola to Costa Rica without a car?

The best way to get from Changuinola to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $35 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Changuinola to Costa Rica, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Changuinola and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h behind Changuinola. It is currently 8:28 AM in Changuinola and 7:28 AM in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from Changuinola to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Changuinola to Costa Rica is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Changuinola to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 775+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Changuinola to Costa Rica - 4 ways to travel via car, bus, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Changuinola to Costa Rica by car, bus, 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.

Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Changuinola to Puerto Viejo de Talamancacar
2. Take the bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus
3. Take the bus from Limón to Siquirresbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribebus
5h 51m
$21–28
Drive 263.9 km
1. Drive from Changuinola to San Josécar 263.9 km
4h 36m
$37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sixaola
7h 7m
$38–48
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Almirante to Puerto Viejo de Talamancabus Shared
2. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Joséshuttle San José
7h 29m
$109–422

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Changuinola to Costa Rica.

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Distance: 267.5 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Changuinola, Panama and Costa Rica?

Autotransportes MEPE operates a bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Atlántico Norte 5 times a day. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

Operators

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