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How to get fromTijuana to San José Costa Ricaby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

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    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)plane plane TIJ - PXM
    2. Take the taxi from Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXM to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    5h 1m
    $3,333–5,612

  2. Bus, taxi via Tlaquepaque

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Terminal Portalesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central ACN to Oaxacabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondidobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Puerto Escondido to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d
    $5,600–6,050

  3. Drive 3,389.9 km

    1. Drive from Tijuana to San José Costa Ricacar car 3,389.9 km
    38h 51m
    $6,001–8,668

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to ACN Pueblabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puebla CAPU to Puerto Escondidobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Puerto Escondido to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d 7h
    $3,637–5,349

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Chilpancingobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chilpancingo to Puerto Escondidobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Puerto Escondido to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d 8h
    $5,997–9,321

Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,631Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,797.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Tijuana to San José Costa Rica. However, you can take the taxi to Tijuana-Airport-TIJ airport, fly to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM), then take the taxi to San José Costa Rica. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Portales, walk to Central ACN, take the bus to Oaxaca, take the bus to Puerto Escondido, then take the taxi to San José Costa Rica.

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