What is the cheapest way to get from Limón to Manzanillo?

The cheapest way to get from Limón to Manzanillo is to bus via Mexico City which costs $4600 - $7000 and takes 2 days 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Limón to Manzanillo?

The fastest way to get from Limón to Manzanillo is to fly which takes 11h 10m and costs $6500 - $29000.

Is there a direct bus between Limón and Manzanillo?

No, there is no direct bus from Limón to Manzanillo. However, there are services departing from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds and arriving at Manzanillo via Terminal Atlántico Norte, San Salvador, Tapachula, Paradero Politécnico and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Limón to Manzanillo?

The distance between Limón and Manzanillo is 2599 km. The road distance is 3292.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Limón to Manzanillo?

It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Limón to Manzanillo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limón to Manzanillo bus from?

Limón to Manzanillo bus services, operated by Grupo Caribeños, depart from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds station.

Bus or fly from Limón to Manzanillo?

The best way to get from Limón to Manzanillo is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $4800 - $7000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $6500 - $29000 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Limón to Manzanillo bus arrive?

Limón to Manzanillo bus services, operated by Grupo Caribeños, arrive at Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José station.

Can I drive from Limón to Manzanillo?

Yes, the driving distance between Limón to Manzanillo is 3292 km. It takes approximately 43h 42m to drive from Limón to Manzanillo.

Where can I stay near Manzanillo?

There are 186+ hotels available in Manzanillo.

Limón to Manzanillo - 8 ways to travel via shuttle, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Limón to Manzanillo by shuttle, bus, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Playa De Oro International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to San Joséshuttle
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO)plane SJO - ZLO
12h 12m
$9,014–31,555
Bus via Mexico City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus
2. Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus
3. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to México Citybus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Poniente - Observatorio to Manzanillobus
2d 18h
$4,606–6,758
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus Sjo
3. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Politécnicobus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Manzanillobus
2d 18h
$4,893–6,745
Drive 3,292.3 km
1. Drive from Limón to Manzanillocar 3,292.3 km
43h 42m
$9,782–14,129
Fly Limón International Airport to Playa De Oro International Airport
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO)plane LIO - ZLO
11h 10m
$6,908–28,096
Shuttle, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Licenciado Miguel De La Madrid Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to San Joséshuttle
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Licenciado Miguel De La Madrid Airport (CLQ)plane SJO - CLQ
4. Take the bus from Colima to Manzanillobus
15h 8m
$7,212–23,593
Shuttle, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to San Joséshuttle
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)plane SJO - GDL
4. Take the bus from Aeropuerto de Guadalajara - Parada de Macrobús to Terminal Sur de Autobusesbus
5. Take the bus from Tren Ligero to Manzanillobus
13h 22m
$7,583–15,924
Bus via Manzanillo
1. Take the bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus Sjo
3. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Manzanillobus
3d
$5,847–9,149

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) flights

21Weekly Planes

9h 32mAverage Duration

$5,622Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Limón to Manzanillo.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,599.4 km
Duration: 12h 12m

What companies run services between Limón, Costa Rica and Manzanillo, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Manzanillo via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, San Salvador, Tapachula, Politécnico, Paradero Politécnico, Poniente 112, and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in around 2d 18h. Alternatively, SANSA, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and two other airlines fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) twice daily.

Airlines