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

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Manzanillo is to bus via Mexico City which costs $4300 - $7000 and takes 3 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Manzanillo is to fly which takes 10h 18m and costs $5500 - $24000.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Manzanillo?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Manzanillo. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Manzanillo via San Salvador, Tapachula, Paradero Politécnico and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Manzanillo?

The distance between Costa Rica and Manzanillo is 2447 km. The road distance is 3190.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Manzanillo without a car is to bus via Guatemala City which takes 3 days 1h and costs $5000 - $9000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Costa Rica to Manzanillo, including transfers.

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

Costa Rica to Manzanillo bus services, operated by Transporte del SOL, depart from San José station.

Bus or fly from Costa Rica to Manzanillo?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Manzanillo is to fly which takes 10h 18m and costs $5500 - $24000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4500 - $6000 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Costa Rica to Manzanillo bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Manzanillo bus services, operated by Transporte del SOL, arrive at San Salvador station.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Manzanillo?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Manzanillo is 3191 km. It takes approximately 41h 58m to drive from Costa Rica to Manzanillo.

Where can I stay near Manzanillo?

There are 192+ hotels available in Manzanillo.

Costa Rica to Manzanillo - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Costa Rica to Manzanillo by plane, bus, or car

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

Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Playa De Oro International Airport
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO)plane SJO - ZLO
10h 18m
$5,849–23,336
Bus via Mexico City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus
2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to México Citybus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Poniente - Observatorio to Manzanillobus
3d 14h
$4,390–6,825
Bus
1. Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus
2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Politécnicobus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Manzanillobus
2d 13h
$4,522–5,677
Drive 3,190.8 km
1. Drive from San José to Manzanillocar 3,190.8 km
41h 58m
$8,013–11,574
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Licenciado Miguel De La Madrid Airport, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Licenciado Miguel De La Madrid Airport (CLQ)plane SJO - CLQ
2. Take the bus from Colima to Manzanillobus
12h 46m
$4,418–17,737
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)plane SJO - GDL
2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto de Guadalajara - Parada de Macrobús to Terminal Sur de Autobusesbus
3. Take the bus from Tren Ligero to Manzanillobus
11h 23m
$5,070–9,167
Fly Limón International Airport to Playa De Oro International Airport
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO)plane LIO - ZLO
10h 48m
$5,909–25,097
Bus via Guatemala City
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus Sjo
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Guatemala Aguilar Batresbus
3. Take the bus from Guatemana Aguilar Batres to Tapachulabus
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Manzanillobus
3d 1h
$5,426–8,899

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) flights

16Weekly Planes

9h 28mAverage Duration

$5,149Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Manzanillo.

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Distance: 2,447.2 km
Duration: 10h 18m

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

Aeroméxico, Volaris Costa Rica, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San José to Manzanillo via San Salvador, San Salvador, Tapachula, Politécnico, Paradero Politécnico, Poniente 112, and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in around 2d 13h.

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