Rome2Rio

How to get fromCosta Rica to Columbusby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Columbus

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Costa Rica to Columbus by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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 Juan Santamaría International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SJO - CMH
    9h 57m
    $228–931

  2. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Dayton, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane SJO - DAY
    2. Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Columbuscar car
    10h 11m
    $179–703

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    6d 20h
    $1,623–2,431

  4. Drive  3,360 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Columbuscar car 3,360 mi
    2d 20h
    $818–1,181

  5. Fly Limón International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LIO - CMH
    9h 45m
    $243–1,016

  6. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LIR - CMH
    12h 58m
    $666–2,182

  7. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane XQP - CMH
    11h 21m
    $348–1,064

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    6d 20h
    $793–1,109

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    7d 12h
    $1,743–2,661

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Columbus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,090.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Columbus, OH, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal NicaBus to Columbus via Managua, Los Angeles, Main / 11th, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 6d 20h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There