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

The cheapest way to get from Panama to Costa Rica is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Panama to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $180 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Panama and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Panama to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

How far is it from Panama to Costa Rica?

The distance between Panama and Costa Rica is 565 km. The road distance is 782.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Panama to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 16h 40m and costs $55 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Panama to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Panama to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Panama to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $180 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the time difference between Panama and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h behind Panama. It is currently 8:30 PM in Panama and 7:30 PM in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from Panama to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama to Costa Rica is 783 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Panama to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 755+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

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

Q: Where do I catch the Panama to Costa Rica bus from?

Panama to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte station.

Q: Where does the Panama to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Panama to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

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There are 6 ways to get from Panama to Costa Rica by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Tocumen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PTY - SJO
4h 13m
$181–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá / ...
16h 40m
$55–90
Drive 782.5 km
1. Drive from Panama City to San Josécar 782.5 km
12h 49m
$107–155
Bus, bus to Golfito, fly
1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Golfitobus
3. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane GLF - SJO
5h 11m
$197–269
Bus, bus to Puerto Jiménez Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Ciudad Neilybus
3. Take the bus from Ciudad Neily to Puerto Jiménezbus
4. Fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PJM - SJO
6h 36m
Bus via Terminal Tica Bus Panamá
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
18h 10m
$55–80

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

70Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 564.6 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Panama and Costa Rica?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Copa Airlines fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte to Terminal Tica Bus 4 times a day. Tickets cost $58–90 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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