Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan José to El Progresoby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to El Progreso

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from San José to El Progreso by bus, plane, 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, fly to Ramón Villeda Morales 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 Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)plane plane SJO - SAP
    7h 13m
    $287–662

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    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 Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus bus Sac
    33h 20m
    $92–133

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from San José to Ciudad Quesadacar car
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Los Chilesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Carlos to Managua Mercado Mayoreobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Managua to Ocotalbus bus
    5. Drive from Ocotal to Danlícar car
    6. Take the bus from Danlí to Talangabus bus
    7. Take the bus from Talanga to Esquíasbus bus
    8. Drive from Esquías to El Progresocar car
    20h 1m

  4. Drive  972.4 km

    1. Drive from San José to El Progresocar car 972.4 km
    14h 46m
    $134–194

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesshuttle bus
    20h 39m
    $664

  6. Bus, fly to Palmerola Airport

    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 Palmerola Airport (XPL)plane plane SJO - XPL
    3. Take the bus from Comayagua to El Progresobus bus
    10h 49m
    $221–866

  7. Bus via Chinandega

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Chinandegabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chinandega to Cholutecabus bus Mga
    5. Take the bus from Choluteca to Tegucigalpabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Tegucigalpa to El Progresobus bus
    23h 8m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus bus Terminal San Carlos – Terminal San Pedro Sula
    33h
    $97–143

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from San José to El Progreso.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 839.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a shuttle from San José to El Progreso via Peñas Blancas, Granada, Terminal Metropolitana de Buses, and Terminal Metropolitana de Buses in around 20h 39m.

Airlines
Bus 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 Why you should take the train in the US, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.