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 which costs $4200 - $6500 and takes 2 days 13h.

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 8h 3m and costs $15000 - $80000.

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 Terminal Atlántico Norte and arriving at Parada en Av. Azul Marino via Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus, Guatemana Aguilar Batres, Tapachula, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte and Parada en Obras Maritimas 42. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Manzanillo?

The distance between Costa Rica and Manzanillo is 2447 km. The road distance is 3164.7 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 and shuttle which takes 2 days 17h and costs $4500 - $8500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Bus or fly from Costa Rica to Manzanillo?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Manzanillo is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $15000 - $80000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4200 - $6500 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Costa Rica to Manzanillo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Manzanillo?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Manzanillo is 3165 km. It takes approximately 42h 47m to drive from Costa Rica to Manzanillo.

Where can I stay near Manzanillo?

There are 202+ hotels available in Manzanillo.

Costa Rica to Manzanillo - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Costa Rica to Manzanillo 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 Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO)plane SJO - ZLO
8h 3m
$15,722–75,879
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus Sjo
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
$4,261–6,177
Drive 3,164.7 km
1. Drive from San José to Manzanillocar 3,164.7 km
42h 47m
$7,594–10,969
Fly from Limón International Airport
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO)plane LIO - ZLO
11h 10m
$21,892–76,077
Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi
2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO)plane XQP - ZLO
8h 41m
$30,039–113,614
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to El Salvadorbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Antigua Guatemalashuttle
3. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Comitánbus
4. Take the bus from Comitán to Balbuenabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Poniente - Observatorio to Manzanillobus
2d 17h
$4,565–8,192
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
$5,341–8,563

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

19Weekly Planes

8h 25mAverage Duration

$15,913Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Manzanillo.

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Distance: 2,447.3 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

Aeroméxico, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and two other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Manzanillo via Terminal San Carlos - CCA, San Salvador, Tapachula, Politécnico, Paradero Politécnico, Poniente 118, and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in around 2d 13h.

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