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

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Oaxaca is to bus which costs $2600 - $4900 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Oaxaca is to fly which takes 9h 36m and costs $3200 - $9000.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Oaxaca?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Oaxaca. However, there are services departing from Terminal Atlántico Norte and arriving at Oaxaca via San Benito, Santa Ana, Panajachel and San Cristóbal de las Casas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 24m.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Oaxaca?

The distance between Costa Rica and Oaxaca is 1573 km. The road distance is 2032.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Oaxaca without a car is to bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas which takes 46h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Costa Rica to Oaxaca, including transfers.

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

Costa Rica to Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Oaxaca is to fly which takes 9h 36m and costs $3200 - $9000. Alternatively, you can bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas, which costs and takes 46h 24m.

Where does the Costa Rica to Oaxaca bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Oaxaca is 2032 km. It takes approximately 29h 39m to drive from Costa Rica to Oaxaca.

Where can I stay near Oaxaca?

There are 866+ hotels available in Oaxaca.

Costa Rica to Oaxaca - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Costa Rica to Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)SJO - OAX
9h 36m
$3,235–8,542
Fly from Limón International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)LIO - OAX
10h 55m
$2,295–9,728
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Benito - CCASjo
2. Take the bus from San Salvador, El Salvador to Guatemala City
3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Tocaché
4. Drive from Tocaché to Tapachula
5. Take the bus from Tapachula to Oaxaca
45h 58m
$2,865–3,817
Drive 2,032.2 km
1. Drive from San José to Oaxaca2,032.2 km
29h 39m
$4,880–7,049
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 Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)XQP - OAX
10h 30m
$4,203–12,100
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 Oaxaca
46h 24m
Bus
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 Oaxaca
2d 3h
$2,604–4,900
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 Santo Domingo Tehuantepec
5. Take the bus from Tehuantepec to Oaxaca
2d 11h
$3,938–5,126

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) flights

38Weekly Planes

8h 43mAverage Duration

$2,392Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Oaxaca.

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Distance: 1,573.3 km
Duration: 9h 36m

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

Aeroméxico, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Oaxaca via San Benito, Santa Ana, Panajachel, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and San Cristóbal de las Casas in around 46h 24m.

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