Rome2Rio

How to get fromColumbia to Costa Ricaby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Costa Rica

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Costa Rica by plane, train, 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.

  1. Fly Columbia to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CAE - SJO
    9h 44m
    $122–554

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houstonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    5d 11h
    $616–1,288

  3. Drive 5,180.5 km

    1. Drive from Columbia to San Josécar car 5,180.5 km
    2d 17h
    $695–1,004

  4. Fly Columbia to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane CAE - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    12h 28m
    $466–1,330

  5. Bus to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Augustabus bus
    2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane AGS - SJO
    12h 30m
    $192–638

Columbia (CAE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Columbia to Costa Rica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,699.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Costa Rica?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Costa Rica

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides