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 which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 36m.

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 and shuttle which takes 3h 19m and costs $80 - $85.

How far is it from Changuinola to Costa Rica?

The distance between Changuinola and Costa Rica is 280 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 $40 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 3:34 PM in Changuinola and 2:34 PM 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 755+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sixaola
7h 7m
$40–50
Drive 263.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Changuinola to San Josécar 263.9 km
4h 36m
$37–53
Drive, shuttle
1. Drive from Changuinola to Cahuitacar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle San José / ...
3h 19m
$81–85
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Almirante to Cahuitabus Shared
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle Private / ...
10h 53m
$412–415

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Changuinola to Costa Rica.

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Distance: 280.4 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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 $14–20 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

Operators

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