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

The cheapest way to get from Honduras to Costa Rica is to drive and bus which costs $60 - $75 and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Honduras to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 4h and costs $95 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Honduras and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Honduras to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Tegucigalpa and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus via Choluteca and Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.

How far is it from Honduras to Costa Rica?

The distance between Honduras and Costa Rica is 628 km. The road distance is 774.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Honduras to Costa Rica without a car is to bus via Managua which takes 20h 18m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Honduras to Costa Rica, including transfers.

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

Honduras to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Mi Esperanza del Sur, depart from Tegucigalpa station.

Bus or fly from Honduras to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Honduras to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 4h and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Managua, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 20h 18m.

Where does the Honduras to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Honduras to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Mi Esperanza del Sur, arrive at Choluteca station.

Can I drive from Honduras to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Honduras to Costa Rica is 774 km. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Honduras to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 772+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Honduras to Costa Rica - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Honduras to Costa Rica by plane, car, or bus

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 Palmerola Airport
best
1. Fly from Palmerola Airport (XPL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane XPL - SJO
4h
$97–509
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tegucigalpa to Cholutecabus Tegucigalpa
2. Take the bus from Choluteca to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sjo
20h 35m
$48–88
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Tegucigalpa to Ocotalcar
2. Take the bus from Ocotal to Managuabus
3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus
14h 28m
$62–74
Drive 774.2 km
1. Drive from Tegucigalpa to San Josécar 774.2 km
11h 38m
$107–154
Fly from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport
1. Fly from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane SAP - SJO
4h 6m
$146–493
Bus via Managua
1. Take the bus from Tegucigalpa to Cholutecabus
2. Take the bus from Choluteca to Managua Tica Busbus
3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus
20h 18m
$62–103

Palmerola Airport (XPL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

16Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Honduras to Costa Rica.

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Distance: 628.2 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Honduras and Costa Rica?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Palmerola Airport (XPL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tegucigalpa to Terminal Tica Bus via Choluteca and Managua in around 20h 18m.

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