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

The cheapest way to get from Mexico City to Costa Rica is to fly which costs $120 - $330 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mexico City to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $120 - $330.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Mexico City to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from México City and arriving at Terminal Atlántico Norte via Comitán, Panajachel, Santa Ana and Terminal San Benito - CCA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Mexico City to Costa Rica?

The distance between Mexico City and Costa Rica is 1921 km. The road distance is 2418.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mexico City to Costa Rica without a car is to bus via Comitán which takes 2 days 1h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Mexico City to Costa Rica, including transfers.

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

Mexico City to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Autobuses Titanium, depart from México City station.

Bus or fly from Mexico City to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Mexico City to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $120 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Comitán, which costs and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Mexico City to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Mexico City to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Autobuses Titanium, arrive at Comitán station.

Can I drive from Mexico City to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexico City to Costa Rica is 2419 km. It takes approximately 33h 42m to drive from Mexico City to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 779+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Mexico City to Costa Rica - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Mexico City to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MEX - SJO
5h 9m
$121–324
Bus via Comitán
1. Take the bus from México City to Comitánbus
2. Take the bus from Comitán to Panajachelbus
3. Take the bus from Panajachel to Santa Anabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Benitobus
5. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sjo
2d 1h
Drive 2,418.6 km
1. Drive from Mexico City to San Josécar 2,418.6 km
33h 42m
$325–469
Bus
1. Take the bus from México City to Tapachulabus
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sjo
2d 1h
$134–200
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemalashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to San Salvadorshuttle
4. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus
2d 2h
$295–355
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Guatemana Aguilar Batresbus
3. Take the bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal San Benito - CCAbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sjo
2d 9h
$175–338

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

55Weekly Planes

4h 44mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mexico City to Costa Rica.

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Distance: 1,921.3 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Mexico City, Mexico and Costa Rica?

Volaris Costa Rica, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and three other airlines fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from México City to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Comitán, Panajachel, Santa Ana, and Terminal San Benito - CCA in around 2d 1h.

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