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How to get fromVeracruz to Costa Ricaby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane VER - SJO
    5h 42m
    $116–558

  2. Bus via San Salvador

    1. Take the bus from Veracruz to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    42h 33m
    $222–307

  3. Drive 2,125.8 km

    1. Drive from Veracruz to San Josécar car 2,125.8 km
    31h 7m
    $286–412

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Veracruz to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus bus
    46h 9m
    $222–277

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Veracruz to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Guatemana Aguilar Batresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    2d 3h
    $211–308

Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,651.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

Aeroméxico, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Veracruz to Terminal Tica Bus San José via San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Panajachel, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 42h 33m.

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