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How to get fromSan José to Copán Ruinasby bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Copán Ruinas by bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, Tour

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane SJO - SAL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Copán Ruinasshuttle bus
    8h 14m
    $416–637

  2. Drive 1,037.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Copán Ruinascar car 1,037.1 km
    17h 11m
    $143–207

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus bus San Jose
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Copán Ruinasshuttle bus Mayan Treasures
    25h 35m
    $226

  4. Bus, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SJO - GUA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Copán Ruinsshuttle bus
    9h 40m
    $227–813

  5. Bus, fly to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)plane plane SJO - SAP
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Copan Ruinsshuttle bus
    11h 44m

  6. Bus, Tour via San Salvador

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus bus Sjo
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to San Salvadorshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Copán Ruinasshuttle bus
    33h 39m
    $362–388

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 963.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Copán Ruinas, Honduras?

There is no direct connection from San José to Copán Ruinas. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL), walk to San Salvador Airport, take the shuttle to San Salvador, then take the shuttle to Copán Ruinas. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San José to Copán Ruinas via San Salvador and San Salvador in around 25h 35m.

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