What is the cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Costa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Costa Rica is to bus which costs $240 - $330 and takes 3 days 17h.

What is the fastest way to get from Tijuana to Costa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $230 - $450.

How far is it from Tijuana to Costa Rica?

The distance between Tijuana and Costa Rica is 4203 km. The road distance is 5170 km.

How do I travel from Tijuana to Costa Rica without a car?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 17h and costs $240 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Costa Rica?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Tijuana to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Costa Rica bus from?

Tijuana to Costa Rica bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, depart from Tijuana Buenavista station.

Bus or fly from Tijuana to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $230 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $330 and takes 3 days 17h.

Where does the Tijuana to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Tijuana to Costa Rica bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, arrive at México Politécnico station.

What is the time difference between Tijuana and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h ahead of Tijuana. It is currently 4:02 PM in Tijuana and 5:02 PM in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Costa Rica is 5170 km. It takes approximately 2 days 16h to drive from Tijuana to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 754+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Tijuana to Costa Rica - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Buenavista and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus San José via Mexico City Politécnico Station, Tapachula, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.

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There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly
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1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TIJ - SJO
7h 53m
$236–442
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to México Politécnicobus
2. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
3d 17h
$244–324
Drive 5,170 km
1. Drive from Tijuana to San Josécar 5,170 km
2d 16h
$694–1,002
Bus via Guatemala City
1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Guatemana Aguilar Batresbus
4. Take the bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus
5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
4d 3h
$391–791
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus
4d 20h
$403–535

Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

33Weekly Planes

8h 42mAverage Duration

$163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,203.2 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Costa Rica?

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and three other airlines fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Buenavista to Terminal Tica Bus San José via Mexico City Politécnico Station, Tapachula, San Salvador, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 3d 17h.

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