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

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Tampico is to bus via Mexico City which costs $3500 - $5500 and takes 2 days 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Tampico is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $2200 - $10000.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Tampico?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Tampico. However, there are services departing from Terminal Atlántico Norte and arriving at Tampico Centralita via San Benito, Santa Ana, Panajachel, San Cristóbal de las Casas and Veracruz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Tampico?

The distance between Costa Rica and Tampico is 2001 km. The road distance is 2550 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Tampico without a car is to bus via Veracruz which takes 2 days 4h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Costa Rica to Tampico, including transfers.

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

Costa Rica to Tampico 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 Tampico?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Tampico is to fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $2300 - $11000. Alternatively, you can bus via Veracruz, which costs and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Costa Rica to Tampico bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Tampico 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 Tampico?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Tampico is 2550 km. It takes approximately 35h 58m to drive from Costa Rica to Tampico.

Where can I stay near Tampico?

There are 142+ hotels available in Tampico.

Can I share a ride from Costa Rica to Tampico?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Costa Rica and Tampico. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Costa Rica to Tampico - 10 ways to travel via plane, bus, and Airport Transfer

There are 10 ways to get from Costa Rica to Tampico by plane, bus, rideshare, 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 Tampico International Airport (TAM)SJO - TAM
9h 1m
$2,320–11,027
Fly from Limón International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)LIO - TAM
8h 53m
$2,279–9,712
Bus via Veracruz
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 Veracruz
6. Take the bus from Veracruz to Tampico Centralita
2d 4h
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from San José to Tampico-TAM2,550 km
35h 58m
Drive 2,550 km
1. Drive from San José to Tampico2,550 km
35h 58m
$6,135–8,862
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 Tampico International Airport (TAM)XQP - TAM
10h 24m
$4,179–11,576
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Benito - CCASjo
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Metrocentro
3. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to San Cristóbal de las Casas
4. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tuxtla Gutiérrez
5. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Cárdenas
6. Take the bus from Cárdenas to Tampico
2d 5h
$3,633–5,020
Bus via Mexico City
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 Politécnico
4. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tampico
2d 8h
$3,553–5,164
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Benito - CCASjo
2. Take the bus from San Salvador, El Salvador to Antigua Guatemala
3. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to San Cristóbal de las Casas
4. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Villahermosa
5. Take the bus from Villahermosa to Tampico
2d 15h
$5,693–7,360
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 Villahermosa
5. Take the bus from Villahermosa to Tampico
2d 20h
$5,054–6,931

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) flights

28Weekly Planes

8h 31mAverage Duration

$2,342Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,001 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

Aeroméxico, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Tampico Centralita via San Benito, Santa Ana, Panajachel, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Veracruz in around 2d 4h.

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