Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan José to Roatánby bus, plane, ferry, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Roatán

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from San José to Roatán by bus, plane, ferry, car, or shuttle

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

  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Roatán International Airport

    best
    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 Roatán International Airport (RTB)plane plane SJO - RTB
    9h 9m
    $371–802

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Roatán International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Roatán International Airport (RTB)plane plane XQP - RTB
    17h 56m
    $93–429

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from La Ceiba to Roatánferry ferry
    31h 47m
    $96–309

  4. Bus, drive, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to La Cruzbus bus
    3. Drive from La Cruz to San Juan del Surcar car
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibashuttle bus
    5. Take the ferry from La Ceiba to Roatánferry ferry
    23h 40m
    $166–214

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, bus, ferry

    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 the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Telabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tela to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from La Ceiba to Roatánferry ferry
    13h 18m
    $285–659

  6. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Roatán International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Roatán International Airport (RTB)plane plane FON - RTB
    22h 31m
    $377–831

  7. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to La Ceiba, ferry

    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 Ceiba (LCE)plane plane SJO - LCE
    3. Take the ferry from La Ceiba to Roatánferry ferry
    13h 53m
    $111–457

  8. Shuttle to Cobano, fly to Roatán International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Roatán International Airport (RTB)plane plane ACO - RTB
    15h 17m
    $457–1,159

  9. Bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Rivasbus bus Sjo
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jorge to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibashuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from La Ceiba to Roatánferry ferry
    29h 59m
    $171–220

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Roatán International Airport (RTB) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Roatán.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 843.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Roatán. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Roatán International Airport (RTB), walk to Roatan Airport, then take the shuttle to Sandy Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Roatán via Terminal Tica Bus Managua, Terminal Metropolitana de Buses, Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba, and La Ceiba in around 31h 47m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.