What is the cheapest way to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica is to bus which costs $140 - $190 and takes 44h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $270 - $2,600.

Is there a direct bus between Oaxaca and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Oaxaca to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Oaxaca and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus San José via Tapachula, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 24m.

How far is it from Oaxaca to Costa Rica?

The distance between Oaxaca and Costa Rica is 1573 km. The road distance is 1991.1 km.

How do I travel from Oaxaca to Costa Rica without a car?

The best way to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 44h 24m and costs $140 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oaxaca to Costa Rica bus from?

Oaxaca to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Autobuses Fletes y Pasajes S.A. de C.V (Fypsa), depart from Oaxaca station.

Bus or fly from Oaxaca to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Oaxaca to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $270 - $2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $190 and takes 44h 24m.

Where does the Oaxaca to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Oaxaca to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Autobuses Fletes y Pasajes S.A. de C.V (Fypsa), arrive at Tapachula station.

Can I drive from Oaxaca to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Oaxaca to Costa Rica is 1991 km. It takes approximately 28h 5m to drive from Oaxaca to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 754+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Oaxaca to Costa Rica - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane OAX - SJO
8h 50m
$276–2,571
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tapachulabus
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
44h 24m
$141–182
Drive 1,991.1 km
1. Drive from Oaxaca to San Josécar 1,991.1 km
28h 5m
$267–386
Bus via Oaxaca
1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tapachulabus
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
44h 29m
$176–258
Bus via Guatemala City
1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tapachulabus
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Guatemana Aguilar Batresbus
3. Take the bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sac
2d 1h
$171–276
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Matías Romerobus
2. Take the bus from Matías Romero to Tapachulabus
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemalabus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to San Salvadorshuttle Ssv
5. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus
2d 7h
$462–515

Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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Distance: 1,572.7 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobus, and three other airlines fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oaxaca to Terminal Tica Bus San José via Tapachula, San Salvador, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 44h 24m.

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