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

The cheapest way to get from Mexico to Costa Rica is to fly which costs $120 - $310 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mexico to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $120 - $310.

How far is it from Mexico to Costa Rica?

The distance between Mexico and Costa Rica is 1921 km. The road distance is 2417.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mexico to Costa Rica without a car is to bus via Tuxtla Gutiérrez which takes 2 days 0h and costs .

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

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

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

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

Bus or fly from Mexico to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Mexico to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $120 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Tuxtla Gutiérrez, which costs and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Mexico to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Mexico to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Autobuses Titanium, arrive at Tuxtla Gutiérrez station.

Can I drive from Mexico to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexico to Costa Rica is 2417 km. It takes approximately 33h 42m to drive from Mexico to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 794+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Mexico to Costa Rica - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

Q: Is there a direct bus between Mexico and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Mexico to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Mexico City Antas and arriving at Terminal Atlántico Norte via Tuxtla Gutiérrez, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Panajachel, Santa Ana and Terminal San Benito - CCA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

There are 7 ways to get from Mexico 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 from Benito Juárez International Airport
best
1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)MEX - SJO
5h 9m
$121–304
Bus via Tuxtla Gutiérrez
1. Take the bus from Mexico City Antas to Tuxtla Gutiérrez
2. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to San Cristóbal de las Casas
3. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachel
4. Take the bus from Panajachel to Santa Ana
5. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Benito
6. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico NorteSjo
2d
Drive 2,417.4 km
1. Drive from Mexico City to San José2,417.4 km
33h 42m
$325–469
Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport
1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)GDL - SJO
7h 4m
$143–406
Bus
1. Take the bus from México City to Comitán
2. Take the bus from Comitán to Panajachel
3. Take the bus from Panajachel to Santa Ana
4. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Benito
5. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico NorteSjo
2d 1h
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Oriente to Tapachula
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemala
3. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to San Salvador
4. Take the bus from San Salvador to San José
2d 1h
$333–472
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from México City to Tapachula
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Guatemana Aguilar Batres
3. Take the bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal San Benito - CCA
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico NorteSjo
2d 6h
$139–239

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

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Mexico to Costa Rica.

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

What companies run services between 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 Mexico City Antas to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Tuxtla Gutiérrez, San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Panajachel, Santa Ana, and Terminal San Benito - CCA in around 2d.

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