Rome2Rio

How to get fromToronto to Costa Ricaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to Costa Rica

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Toronto to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane YTZ - SJO
    10h 13m
    $248–788

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    5d 16h
    $523–996

  3. Drive 6,010.7 km

    1. Drive from Toronto to San Josécar car 6,010.7 km
    3d 3h
    $855–1,235

  4. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane YYZ - SJO
    8h 16m
    $328–542

Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Toronto to Costa Rica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,772.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Costa Rica?

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Terminal Tica Bus San José via Detroit Bus Station, Montgomery Intermodal Center, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Sage Rd @ Alabama St, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 5d 16h.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Costa Rica

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers