There are 4 ways to get from El Zonte to Costa Rica 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
best- Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane SAL - SJO
4h 39m$280–620Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Zonte to San Salvadorbus 102
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus Terminal San Carlos – Terminal San José
21h 56m$62–86Drive 939.9 km
- Drive from El Zonte to San Josécar 939.9 km
14h 25m$126–183Bus via El Tunco
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sac
23h 45m$66–96
Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Zonte to Costa Rica is to bus which costs $60 - $90 and takes 21h 56m.
The fastest way to get from El Zonte to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $280 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from El Zonte to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from El Zonte and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus San José via Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.
The distance between El Zonte and Costa Rica is 706 km. The road distance is 939.9 km.
The best way to get from El Zonte to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 21h 56m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from El Zonte to Costa Rica, including transfers.
El Zonte to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Astrall SA. De CV., depart from El Zonte station.
The best way to get from El Zonte to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $280 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 21h 56m.
El Zonte to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Astrall SA. De CV., arrive at San Salvador station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Zonte to Costa Rica is 940 km. It takes approximately 14h 25m to drive from El Zonte to Costa Rica.
What companies run services between El Zonte, El Salvador and Costa Rica?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Zonte to Terminal Tica Bus San José via San Salvador and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 21h 56m.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Cuscatlán International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- 102astrall@gmail.com
- Website
- Astrall SA. De CV.
Bus from El Zonte to San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Astrall SA. De CV.
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