What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Costa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Costa Rica is to fly which costs $200 - $650 and takes 9h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Costa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 9h 59m and costs $200 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus via Dallas Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Houston and Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 6h.

How far is it from Kansas City to Costa Rica?

The distance between Kansas City and Costa Rica is 3463 km. The road distance is 4621.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 6h and costs $360 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Costa Rica?

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Kansas City to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Costa Rica bus from?

Kansas City to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Kansas City to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 9h 59m and costs $200 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Mexico City, which costs $430 - $700 and takes 3 days 20h.

Where does the Kansas City to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Kansas City to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Costa Rica is 4622 km. It takes approximately 2 days 11h to drive from Kansas City to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 744+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Kansas City to Costa Rica - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, train, 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 to Juan Santamaría International Airport
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1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MCI - SJO
9h 59m
$201–652
Bus via Mexico City
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
3d 20h
$430–698
Drive 4,621.7 km
1. Drive from Kansas City to San Josécar 4,621.7 km
2d 11h
$620–896
Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane MCI - LIR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle
13h 13m
$646–2,301
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
2. Take the train from St. Louis to San Marcos Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
5. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
6. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
4d 8h
$456–896
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus
4. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus
5d 6h
$363–653
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus
4. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus
5d 6h
$361–725

Kansas City (MCI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

47Weekly Planes

7h 51mAverage Duration

$178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,463.2 km
Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Costa Rica?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, Pearl/Arts District Station, Dallas, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Tapachula, San Salvador, and Terminal San Carlos - CCA in around 3d 20h.

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