Rome2Rio

How to get fromMEDELLIN to Costa Ricaby plane, bus, ferry, or shuttle

Find Transport to Costa Rica

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from MEDELLIN to Costa Rica by plane, bus, ferry, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Los Garzones Airport (MTR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MTR - SJO
    4h 42m
    $271–474

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Monteria to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Panama Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    7d 2h
    $793–841

  3. Bus, ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Monteria to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Panama Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albrook - Panama to Fronterabus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San Joséshuttle bus
    7d 3h
    $1,260–1,273

Los Garzones Airport (MTR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from MEDELLIN to Costa Rica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 957.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between MEDELLIN, Colombia and Costa Rica?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., JetSMART, and LATAM Chile fly from Los Garzones Airport (MTR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass - to help you get the most out of your next trip.