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

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Tocumen is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 16h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Tocumen is to fly which takes 3h and costs $55 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Tocumen?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Tocumen. However, there are services departing from Terminal TRACOPA and arriving at Hospital del Este via Uvita Bahia Ballena and Panama City - Albrook. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Tocumen?

The distance between Costa Rica and Tocumen is 542 km. The road distance is 804.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Tocumen without a car is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs $55 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Costa Rica to Tocumen, including transfers.

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

Costa Rica to Tocumen bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Terminal TRACOPA station.

Bus or fly from Costa Rica to Tocumen?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Tocumen is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $100 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 16h 15m.

Where does the Costa Rica to Tocumen bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Tocumen bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Uvita station.

What is the time difference between Costa Rica and Tocumen?

Tocumen is 1h ahead of Costa Rica. It is currently 11:20 PM in Costa Rica and 12:20 AM in Tocumen.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Tocumen?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Tocumen is 804 km. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Costa Rica to Tocumen.

Where can I stay near Tocumen?

There are 734+ hotels available in Tocumen.

Costa Rica to Tocumen - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to Tocumen 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 from Juan Santamaría International Airport
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane SJO - PTY
3h 24m
$101–342
Fly from Limón International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane LIO - PTY
3h
$56–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus Panamá / ...
16h 15m
$60–90
Drive 804.2 km
1. Drive from San José to Tocumencar 804.2 km
13h 12m
$110–159
Bus via Uvita
1. Take the bus from Terminal TRACOPA to Uvitabus by Costanera / ...
2. Take the bus from Uvita Bahia Ballena to Panamabus San Jose
19h 43m
$56–80

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

73Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 542.4 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Tocumen, Panama?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Copa Airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrook 4 times a day. Tickets cost $58–90 and the journey takes 15h 30m. Tica Bus also services this route once daily.

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