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

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Tikal is to bus and Public Minibus which costs $140 - $180 and takes 44h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Tikal is to fly and shuttle which takes 10h 26m and costs $230 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Tikal?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Terminal Atlántico Norte and arriving at Tikal via Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus, Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 50m.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Tikal?

The distance between Costa Rica and Tikal is 1051 km. The road distance is 1358.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus via Guatemala City which takes 37h 50m and costs $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Costa Rica to Tikal, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Costa Rica to Tikal bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Tikal 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 Tikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Tikal is 1359 km. It takes approximately 25h 24m to drive from Costa Rica to Tikal.

Where can I stay near Tikal?

There are 25+ hotels available in Tikal.

Costa Rica to Tikal - 6 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Tikal by plane, shuttle, 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 from Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane SJO - FRS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle
10h 26m
$236–337
Bus, Public Minibus via Guatemala City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus Sjo
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus
3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
37h 50m
$139–213
Drive 1,358.7 km
1. Drive from San José to Tikalcar 1,358.7 km
25h 24m
$183–264
Fly from Limón International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane LIO - FRS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle
11h 23m
$236–738
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to El Salvadorbus
2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Belize Citybus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Tikalshuttle
44h 6m
Bus, Public Minibus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus Sjo
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus
3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
44h 29m
$142–176

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

29Weekly Planes

8h 23mAverage Duration

$217Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Tikal.

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Distance: 1,051.3 km
Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Tikal, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Tikal via Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus, Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 37h 50m.

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