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How to get fromCosta Rica to San Miguelby plane, shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to San Miguel by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane SJO - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador Airport to San Miguelshuttle bus
    6h 5m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to San Miguelbus bus San José – San Salvador
    21h 25m
    $60–80

  3. Drive 773.1 km

    1. Drive from San José to San Miguelcar car 773.1 km
    11h 45m
    $104–150

  4. Fly from Limón International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane LIO - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador Airport to San Miguelshuttle bus
    5h 31m

  5. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane XQP - SAL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador Airport to San Miguelshuttle bus
    8h 22m

  6. Bus via Managua

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to San Miguel - Texacobus bus Mga
    24h 30m
    $62–100

Costa Rica to San Miguel by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 780.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and San Miguel, El Salvador?

Tica Bus operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to San Miguel 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–80 and the journey takes 21h 25m.

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