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There are 4 ways to get from Monterrey to Costa Rica by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MTY - SJO
    6h 33m
    $161–754

  2. Bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Acayucanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Acayucan to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    2d 5h
    $240–320

  3. Drive 3,049.9 km

    1. Drive from Monterrey to San Josécar car 3,049.9 km
    42h 47m
    $409–591

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey - Centro to Veracruzbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Veracruz to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Guatemana Aguilar Batresbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    2d 18h
    $283–447

Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,457 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Monterrey, Mexico and Costa Rica?

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and three other airlines fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterrey to Terminal Tica Bus San José via Acayucan, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Panajachel, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 2d 5h.

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