There are 10 ways to get from Costa Rica to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SJO - IAH
7h 12m$153–706Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SJO - HOU
6h 48m$133–604Bus via Mexico City
- Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Politécnicobus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
3d 3h$329–457Drive 2,221.9 mi
- Drive from San José to Houstoncar 2,221.9 mi
2d$480–693Fly Limón International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane LIO - HOU
9h 53m$153–665Fly Limón International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane LIO - IAH
9h 8m$183–767Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverde
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airport
- Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane LIR - IAH
9h 41m$486–1,433Bus, train
- Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain
3d 11h$408–653Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus Sjo
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Guatemala Aguilar Batresbus
- Take the bus from Guatemana Aguilar Batres to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Villahermosabus
- Take the bus from Villahermosa to Reynosabus
- Take the bus from Reynosa to Houston Lockwoodbus
3d 15h$397–581Bus via Matehuala
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City Politécnico Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mexico City to Matehualabus
- Take the bus from Matehuala to Houston Lockwoodbus
4d 5h$360–426
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Houston is to fly which costs $130 - $650 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Houston. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Downtown Houston via San Salvador, Tapachula, Paradero Politécnico, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte and San Antonio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.
The distance between Costa Rica and Houston is 1592 miles. The road distance is 2234.8 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Rica to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 15h and costs $390 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Costa Rica to Houston, including transfers.
Costa Rica to Houston bus services, operated by Transporte del SOL, depart from San José station.
The best way to get from Costa Rica to Houston is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Mexico City, which costs $320 - $460 and takes 3 days 3h.
Costa Rica to Houston bus services, operated by Transporte del SOL, arrive at San Salvador station.
Houston is 1h ahead of Costa Rica. It is currently 11:04 PM in Costa Rica and 12:04 AM in Houston.
What companies run services between Costa Rica and Houston, TX, USA?
United Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San José to Downtown Houston via San Salvador, San Salvador, Tapachula, Politécnico, Paradero Politécnico, Poniente 112, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, San Antonio, and San Antonio Bus Station in around 3d 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Limón International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Liberia International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +503 7841 5688
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transporte del SOL
Bus from San José to San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- Transporte del SOL
Bus from San José to San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- Transporte del SOL
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Houston is 2235 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Costa Rica to Houston.
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