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

The cheapest way to get from Tikal to Costa Rica is to Public Minibus and bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 39h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tikal to Costa Rica is to shuttle and fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $220 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Tikal and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Tikal to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Tikal and arriving at Terminal Atlántico Norte via Santa Elena, Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 and Terminal San Carlos - CCA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 33m.

How far is it from Tikal to Costa Rica?

The distance between Tikal and Costa Rica is 1052 km. The road distance is 1358.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Tikal to Costa Rica without a car is to Public Minibus and bus which takes 39h 33m and costs $110 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Tikal to Costa Rica, including transfers.

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

Tikal to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, depart from Tikal station.

Where does the Tikal to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Tikal to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, arrive at Santa Elena station.

Can I drive from Tikal to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Tikal to Costa Rica is 1358 km. It takes approximately 25h 24m to drive from Tikal to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 750+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Tikal to Costa Rica by shuttle, plane, car, ferry, or bus

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

Shuttle, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Parque Nacional Tikal to Flores Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane FRS - SJO
9h 41m
$226–397
Public Minibus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tikal to Santa Elenabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Guatemala Citybus
3. Take the bus from Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sac
39h 33m
$116–165
Drive, shuttle, ferry, bus
1. Drive from Tikal to San Ignaciocar
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Placenciashuttle
3. Drive from Placencia to Big Creekcar
4. Take the ferry from Big Creek to Puerto Cortesferry
5. Drive from Puerto Cortes to San Pedro Sulacar
6. Take the bus from San Pedro Sula to Managua Tica Busbus
7. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus
30h 34m
Drive 1,358.4 km
1. Drive from Tikal to San Josécar 1,358.4 km
25h 24m
$183–264
Public Minibus, shuttle, bus
1. Take the bus from Tikal to Santa Elenabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Elena to Panajachelshuttle
3. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus
4. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus
45h 43m
$230

Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

26Weekly Planes

7h 12mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tikal to Costa Rica.

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Distance: 1,051.8 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Tikal, Guatemala and Costa Rica?

You can take a vehicle from Tikal to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Tikal, Santa Elena, Santa Elena, Guatemala City, Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1, and Terminal San Carlos - CCA in around 39h 33m.

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