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How to get fromSan José to Tikalby bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Tikal by bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, fly, shuttle

    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 Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane SJO - FRS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    11h 46m
    $316–447

  2. Bus, Public Minibus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Ciudad de Guatemalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    38h 2m
    $139–169

  3. Drive 1,358.7 km

    1. Drive from San José to Tikalcar car 1,358.7 km
    25h 24m
    $183–264

  4. Bus, Public Minibus via Guatemala City

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    44h 29m
    $142–176

  5. Bus, shuttle, Public Minibus

    1. Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Panajachelbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Santa Elenashuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    45h 44m
    $210

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,137.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Tikal, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Tikal via Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 38h 2m.

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