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

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Acapulco is to bus which costs $2900 - $4600 and takes 2 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Acapulco is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $2700 - $12000.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Acapulco?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Acapulco. However, there are services departing from Terminal Atlántico Norte and arriving at Central de Autobuses Papagayo via San Benito, Santa Ana, Panajachel, San Cristóbal de las Casas and Puebla CAPU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Acapulco?

The distance between Costa Rica and Acapulco is 1871 km. The road distance is 2449.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Acapulco without a car is to bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas which takes 2 days 3h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Costa Rica to Acapulco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Rica to Acapulco bus from?

Costa Rica to Acapulco bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Bus or fly from Costa Rica to Acapulco?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Acapulco is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $2700 - $12000. Alternatively, you can bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas, which costs and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Costa Rica to Acapulco bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Acapulco bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal San Benito - CCA station.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Acapulco?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Acapulco is 2450 km. It takes approximately 35h 30m to drive from Costa Rica to Acapulco.

Where can I stay near Acapulco?

There are 727+ hotels available in Acapulco.

Costa Rica to Acapulco - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Costa Rica to Acapulco by plane, bus, car, taxi, 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.

Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA)SJO - ACA
8h 22m
$2,730–11,527
Bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Benito - CCASjo
2. Take the bus from San Benito to Santa Ana
3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Panajachel
4. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Cristóbal de las Casas
5. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Puebla
6. Take the bus from Puebla CAPU to Central de Autobuses Papagayo
2d 3h
Drive 2,449.9 km
1. Drive from San José to Acapulco2,449.9 km
35h 30m
$5,894–8,514
Fly from Limón International Airport
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA)LIO - ACA
10h 59m
$3,489–11,712
Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQP
2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA)XQP - ACA
10h 15m
$5,389–14,076
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Benito - CCASjo
2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachula
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to México City
4. Take the bus from Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña to Acapulco Costera
2d 7h
$2,898–4,519
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Benito - CCASjo
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Guatemala Aguilar Batres
3. Take the bus from Guatemana Aguilar Batres to Tapachula
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Juchitán de Zaragoza
5. Take the bus from Juchitán de Zaragoza to Salina Cruz
6. Take the bus from Salina Cruz to Acapulco Ejido
2d 15h
$3,126–5,373
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to El Salvador
2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Guatemala City
3. Take a shuttle bus from Guatemala City to San Cristóbal de las Casas
4. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Puebla CAPU
5. Take the bus from Puebla CAPU to Central de Autobuses Papagayo
2d 16h
$5,234–7,581

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) flights

22Weekly Planes

9h 46mAverage Duration

$2,363Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Acapulco.

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Distance: 1,871.2 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

Aeroméxico, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and three other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Central de Autobuses Papagayo via San Benito, Santa Ana, Panajachel, San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Puebla CAPU in around 2d 3h.

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