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

The cheapest way to get from Veracruz to Costa Rica is to bus which costs $160 - $260 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Veracruz to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $110 - $450.

How far is it from Veracruz to Costa Rica?

The distance between Veracruz and Costa Rica is 1652 km. The road distance is 2120.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Veracruz to Costa Rica without a car is to bus via Coatzacoalcos which takes 42h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Veracruz to Costa Rica, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Veracruz to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Veracruz to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Coatzacoalcos, which costs and takes 42h 50m.

Where does the Veracruz to Costa Rica bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Veracruz to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Veracruz to Costa Rica is 2121 km. It takes approximately 31h to drive from Veracruz to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 794+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Veracruz and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Veracruz to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Veracruz and arriving at Terminal Atlántico Norte via Coatzacoalcos, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Panajachel, Santa Ana and Terminal San Benito - CCA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 50m.

There are 6 ways to get from Veracruz 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 Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)VER - SJO
5h 13m
$112–446
Bus via Coatzacoalcos
1. Take the bus from Veracruz to Coatzacoalcos
2. Take the bus from Coatzacoalcos to San Cristóbal de las Casas
3. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachel
4. Take the bus from Panajachel to Santa Ana
5. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Benito
6. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico NorteSjo
42h 50m
Drive 2,120.6 km
1. Drive from Veracruz to San José2,120.6 km
31h
$285–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Veracruz to San Cristóbal de las Casas
2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachel
3. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvador
4. Take the bus from San Salvador to San José
46h 9m
$227–280
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Veracruz to Tapachula
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvador
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Terminal Atlántico NorteSjo
2d 1h
$167–258
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Veracruz to Minatitlán
2. Take the bus from Minatitlán to San Cristóbal de las Casas
3. Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Guatemala City
4. Take the bus from Guatemala City to San Salvador
5. Take the bus from El Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus
2d 9h
$219–313

Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

42Weekly Planes

5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,652.2 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Aeroméxico, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Veracruz to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Coatzacoalcos, San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Panajachel, Santa Ana, and Terminal San Benito - CCA in around 42h 50m.

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