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

The cheapest way to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica is to bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 46h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $180 - $490.

How far is it from Oaxaca to Costa Rica?

The distance between Oaxaca and Costa Rica is 1574 km. The road distance is 2024.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica without a car is to bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas which takes 45h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica, including transfers.

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

Oaxaca to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC), depart from Oaxaca station.

Bus or fly from Oaxaca to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $180 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas, which costs and takes 45h 44m.

Where does the Oaxaca to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Oaxaca to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC), arrive at San Cristóbal de las Casas station.

Can I drive from Oaxaca to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Oaxaca to Costa Rica is 2025 km. It takes approximately 29h 47m to drive from Oaxaca to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 794+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Oaxaca to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Oaxaca and arriving at Terminal Atlántico Norte via San Cristóbal de las Casas, Panajachel, Santa Ana and Terminal San Benito - CCA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 44m.

There are 6 ways to get from Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)OAX - SJO
7h 46m
$182–483
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tapachula
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvador
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico NorteSjo
46h 43m
$114–178
Bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas
1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to San Cristóbal de las Casas
2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas 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
45h 44m
Drive 2,024.7 km
1. Drive from Oaxaca to San José2,024.7 km
29h 47m
$272–393
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Huixtla
2. Take the bus from Huixtla to Tapachula
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemala
4. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to San Salvador
5. Take the bus from San Salvador to San José
47h 29m
$298–410
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Oaxaca 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 3h
$144–278

Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

37Weekly Planes

7h 48mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,573.5 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

Aeroméxico, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oaxaca to Terminal Atlántico Norte via San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Panajachel, Santa Ana, and Terminal San Benito - CCA in around 45h 44m.

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