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How to get fromCosta Rica to Tecpánby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Tecpán by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SJO - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala El Trebol Zona 7 to Tecpán Guatemalabus bus
    7h 27m
    $187–508

  2. Bus via Guatemala City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Guatemala Aguilar Batresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guatemala El Trebol Zona 7 to Tecpán Guatemalabus bus
    32h 49m
    $91–126

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Panajachelbus bus
    29h 51m
    $137–142

  4. Drive 1,192.1 km

    1. Drive from San José to Tecpáncar car 1,192.1 km
    18h 11m
    $160–231

  5. Fly from Limón International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane LIO - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala El Trebol Zona 7 to Tecpán Guatemalabus bus
    8h 30m
    $417–769

  6. Bus via Guatemala City #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Ciudad de Guatemalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guatemala El Trebol Zona 7 to Tecpán Guatemalabus bus
    33h 58m
    $92–122

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 956.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Tecpán, Chimaltenango, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from San José to Tecpán via San Salvador and Panajachel in around 29h 51m.

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