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

The cheapest way to get from Tampico to Costa Rica is to bus via Cárdenas which costs $230 - $320 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tampico to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Tampico and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampico to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Tampico and arriving at San José via Coatzacoalcos, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Panajachel and San Salvador. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Tampico to Costa Rica?

The distance between Tampico and Costa Rica is 2002 km. The road distance is 2550 km.

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

The best way to get from Tampico to Costa Rica without a car is to bus via Cárdenas which takes 2 days 1h and costs $230 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Tampico to Costa Rica, including transfers.

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

Tampico to Costa Rica bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Tampico station.

Bus or fly from Tampico to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Tampico to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Cárdenas, which costs $230 - $320 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Tampico to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Tampico to Costa Rica bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Coatzacoalcos station.

Can I drive from Tampico to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampico to Costa Rica is 2550 km. It takes approximately 36h 3m to drive from Tampico to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 769+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Tampico to Costa Rica - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Tampico 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 Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TAM - SJO
5h 25m
$142–616
Bus via Cárdenas
1. Take the bus from Tampico to Cárdenasbus
2. Take the bus from Cárdenas to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
3. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus
4. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachelbus
5. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus
6. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sac
2d 1h
$236–317
Drive 2,550 km
1. Drive from Tampico to San Josécar 2,550 km
36h 3m
$342–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampico to Coatzacoalcosbus
2. Take the bus from Coatzacoalcos to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus
3. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachelbus
4. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus
5. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus
2d 6h
$251–377
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Tampico Centralita to Veracruzbus
2. Take the bus from Veracruz to Comitánbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Comitán to Antigua Guatemalashuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to San Salvadorshuttle
5. Take the bus from El Salvador to Terminal Tica Busbus
2d 14h
$260–435

Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

46Weekly Planes

7h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,001.5 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Aeroméxico, United Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampico to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Cárdenas, Cárdenas, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Panajachel, San Salvador, and Terminal San Carlos - CCA in around 2d 1h.

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