There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane SGF - SJO
7h 33m$156–619Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
4d 16h$358–670Drive 4,508.6 km
- Drive from Springfield to San Josécar 4,508.6 km
2d 9h$605–874Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane SGF - LIR
- Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverde
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenas
10h 26m$520–1,498
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Costa Rica is to fly which costs $150 - $650 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus San José via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Houston and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 16h.
The distance between Springfield and Costa Rica is 3182 km. The road distance is 4508.6 km.
The best way to get from Springfield to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 16h and costs $350 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Springfield to Costa Rica, including transfers.
Springfield to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 4 days 16h.
Springfield to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Costa Rica is 1h behind Springfield. It is currently 11:03 AM in Springfield and 10:03 AM in Costa Rica.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Costa Rica?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Terminal Tica Bus San José via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Downtown Houston, Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 4d 16h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Liberia International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Liberia International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 49m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Costa Rica is 4509 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Springfield to Costa Rica.
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