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

The cheapest way to get from Tocumen to Costa Rica is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 18h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tocumen to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $95 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Tocumen and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Tocumen to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Hospital del Este and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus via Terminal Albrook. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

How far is it from Tocumen to Costa Rica?

The distance between Tocumen and Costa Rica is 543 km. The road distance is 804.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Tocumen to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $50 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Tocumen to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Tocumen to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Tocumen to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $95 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 18h 10m.

What is the time difference between Tocumen and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h behind Tocumen. It is currently 2:40 PM in Tocumen and 1:40 PM in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from Tocumen to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Tocumen to Costa Rica is 805 km. It takes approximately 13h 5m to drive from Tocumen to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 793+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Tocumen to Costa Rica - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

Tocumen to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal Albrook station.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Tocumen to Costa Rica by plane, bus, 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)PTY - SJO
1h 30m
$96–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica BusPanamá
18h 10m
$50–80
Drive 804.8 km
1. Drive from Tocumen to San José804.8 km
13h 5m
$111–159
Bus via Uvita
1. Take the bus from Panama to Uvita Bahia BallenaSan Jose
2. Take the bus from Uvita to Terminal TRACOPABy Costanera / ...
20h 12m
$55–77

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

78Weekly Planes

1h 24mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 542.9 km
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Tocumen, 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 2 hours. Alternatively, Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Bus once daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 16h 30m. Tica Bus also services this route once daily.

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