There are 9 ways to get from Costa Rica to Texas by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, train, 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.
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 57m$134–605Bus via San Antonio
- 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 bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
3d 10h$379–574Drive 2,221.9 mi
- Drive from San José to Houstoncar 2,221.9 mi
2d$480–693Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane SJO - AUS
9h 52m$192–804Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane SJO - DFW
8h 30m$334–495Shuttle, 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 Ciudad Tecún Umánbus
- 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$367–580Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus Sjo
- Take the bus from San Salvador to Ciudad Tecún Umánbus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Nuevo Laredobus
- Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Houston Bus Stationbus
3d 13h$343–612
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Texas is to fly which costs $130 - $650 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Texas is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Texas. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Louisiana St @ Prairie St via San Salvador, Tapachula, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, San Antonio Bus Station and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 10h.
The distance between Costa Rica and Texas is 1592 miles. The road distance is 2234.8 miles.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Costa Rica to Texas, including transfers.
Costa Rica to Texas bus services, operated by Transporte del SOL, depart from San José station.
The best way to get from Costa Rica to Texas is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via San Antonio, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 3 days 10h.
Costa Rica to Texas bus services, operated by Transporte del SOL, arrive at San Salvador station.
Texas is 1h ahead of Costa Rica. It is currently 12:05 PM in Costa Rica and 1:05 PM in Texas.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Texas is 2235 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Costa Rica to Texas.
What companies run services between Costa Rica and Texas, 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 Louisiana St @ Prairie St via San Salvador, San Salvador, Tapachula, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, San Antonio, San Antonio Bus Station, Downtown Houston, and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St in around 3d 10h.
- 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
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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