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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Costa Rica is to fly which costs $210 - $900 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $210 - $900.

How far is it from Portland to Costa Rica?

The distance between Portland and Costa Rica is 3980 km. The road distance is 6658.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Costa Rica without a car is to bus and train which takes 8 days 11h and costs $1,200 - $2,500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Portland to Costa Rica, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Portland and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h behind Portland. It is currently 5:11 AM in Portland and 4:11 AM in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from Portland to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Costa Rica is 6658 km. It takes approximately 3 days 10h to drive from Portland to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 764+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Portland to Costa Rica - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Costa Rica by plane, bus, train, or car

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 Portland (PWM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PWM - SJO
8h 14m
$213–885
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pomona Amtraktrain
4. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus
5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
6. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus
8d 11h
$1,219–2,437
Drive 6,658.2 km
1. Drive from Portland to San Josécar 6,658.2 km
3d 10h
$893–1,290

Portland (PWM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

18Weekly Planes

8h 46mAverage Duration

$212Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portland to Costa Rica.

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Distance: 3,979.7 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Costa Rica?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue Airways fly from Portland (PWM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 3 times a day.

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