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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Costa Rica is to bus and fly which costs $200 - $700 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 10h 29m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus San José via Guasave, Huixtla, Tapachula, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 0h.

How far is it from Tucson to Costa Rica?

The distance between Tucson and Costa Rica is 3706 km. The road distance is 4553 km.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 0h and costs $310 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Tucson to Costa Rica, including transfers.

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

Tucson to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), depart from Tucson station.

Bus or fly from Tucson to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Tucson to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 10h 29m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $460 and takes 4 days 0h.

Where does the Tucson to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Tucson to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), arrive at Guasave station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h ahead of Tucson. It is currently 9:13 AM in Tucson and 10:13 AM in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from Tucson to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Costa Rica is 4553 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Tucson to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 752+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Tucson to Costa Rica - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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Fly Tucson to Juan Santamaría International Airport
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1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TUS - SJO
10h 29m
$201–802
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Guasavebus
2. Take the bus from Guasave to Huixtlabus
3. Take the bus from Huixtla to Tapachulabus
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
4d
$315–458
Drive 4,553 km
1. Drive from Tucson to San Josécar 4,553 km
2d 10h
$611–882
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PHX - SJO
12h 21m
$206–688
Fly Tucson to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane TUS - LIR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle
13h 21m
$574–1,679
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Houstontrain
2. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
5d 1h
$557–1,159

Tucson (TUS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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10h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,706.3 km
Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Costa Rica?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tucson to Terminal Tica Bus San José via Tucson, Guasave, Huixtla, Huixtla, Tapachula, San Salvador, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 4d.

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