There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Costa Rica 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.
Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane IND - SJO
7h$170–750Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
5d 3h$520–1,088Drive 5,180.4 km
- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to San Josécar 5,180.4 km
2d 17h$695–1,004Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane IND - LIR
- Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverde
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenas
10h 5m$559–1,688Fly to Limón International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane IND - LIO
19h 22m$197–791Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane IND - XQP
- Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Isidrotaxi
10h 7m$313–930Bus via Montgomery
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
5d 5h$451–806Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Katy, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
- Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
5d 18h$592–834
Indianapolis (IND) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Costa Rica is to fly which costs $170 - $750 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus San José via Indianapolis Union Station, Montgomery Intermodal Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Houston and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 5h.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Costa Rica is 3315 km. The road distance is 5180.4 km.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Costa Rica without a car is to bus and train which takes 5 days 3h and costs $500 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Costa Rica, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Montgomery, which costs $450 - $850 and takes 5 days 5h.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montgomery Intermodal Center station.
Costa Rica is 2h behind Indianapolis Airport (IND). It is currently 7:09 PM in Indianapolis Airport (IND) and 5:09 PM in Costa Rica.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Costa Rica?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to Terminal Tica Bus San José via Ctc-M, Indianapolis Union Station, Montgomery Intermodal Center, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Houston - Hillcroft Ave, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 5d 5h.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Limón International Airport via Miami, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Limón International Airport via Atlanta, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Limón International Airport via Charlotte, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 23m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Limón International Airport via Fort Lauderdale, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Limón International Airport via Orlando, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Limón International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Quepos La Managua Airport via Atlanta, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Quepos La Managua Airport via Charlotte, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Quepos La Managua Airport via Miami, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Quepos La Managua Airport via Fort Lauderdale, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Quepos La Managua Airport via Orlando, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Quepos La Managua Airport via Houston Hobby Apt, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Costa Rica is 5180 km. It takes approximately 2 days 17h to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Costa Rica.
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