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

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Costa Rica is to bus via Puerto Cortés which costs $35 - $65 and takes 13h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Costa Rica is to bus and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Costa Rica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santiago de Veraguas and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 6m.

How far is it from Santiago to Costa Rica?

The distance between Santiago and Costa Rica is 539 km. The road distance is 533.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santiago to Costa Rica without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 9h 55m and costs $50 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Santiago to Costa Rica, including transfers.

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

Santiago to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from Santiago de Veraguas station.

Where does the Santiago to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Santiago to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

What is the time difference between Santiago and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h behind Santiago. It is currently 9:37 PM in Santiago and 8:37 PM in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from Santiago to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Costa Rica is 534 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Santiago to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 793+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Santiago to Costa Rica by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Santiago to Frontera
2. Take the bus from Río Claro to Dominical
3. Take a shuttle bus from Dominical to San José
9h 55m
$54–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santiago de Veraguas to Terminal Tica BusSan Jose
12h 6m
$35–60
Drive 533.6 km
1. Drive from Santiago to San José533.6 km
9h 13m
$73–106
Bus, bus to Golfito, fly
1. Take the bus from Santiago to Frontera
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Golfito
3. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)GLF - SJO
7h 30m
$157–618
Bus via Puerto Cortés
1. Take the bus from Santiago de Veraguas to Palmar NortePanamá
2. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Terminal TRACOPABy Costanera / ...
13h 40m
$35–65
Bus to Tocumen International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santiago to Paraíso, Panamá Province
2. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)PTY - SJO
8h 21m
$156–392
Bus, bus to Puerto Jiménez Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santiago to Frontera
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Neily to Puerto Jiménez
3. Fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)PJM - SJO
8h 46m
$179–250

Santiago to Costa Rica by bus

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12h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 538.6 km
Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Santiago, Panama and Costa Rica?

Tica Bus operates a bus from Santiago de Veraguas to Terminal Tica Bus once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 12h 6m. Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) also services this route once daily.

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