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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CTM - SJO
    8h 2m
    $304–477

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chetumal to Belize Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belize City to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    39h 36m
    $208–1,157

  3. Drive 1,613.2 km

    1. Drive from Chetumal to San Josécar car 1,613.2 km
    28h 20m
    $217–313

  4. Bus via San Salvador

    1. Take the bus from Chetumal to Belize Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belize City to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus bus
    42h 36m
    $223–1,142

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Chetumal to Belize Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belize City to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to San Salvadorshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from El Salvador to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2d 6h
    $320–1,085

Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Aeroméxico, Volaris, and three other airlines fly from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chetumal to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Belize City, San Salvador, and Terminal San Carlos - CCA in around 39h 36m.

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