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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tapachula to San Jose

Composite routes from Tapachula to San Jose

Cheapest
17 h 1 min
Car
1183 km.
from $65
Other
11 h 57 min
Plane
1045 km.
from $171.90
30 h 18 min
Bus, Taxi
1045 km.
from $427.99
33 h 26 min
1044 km.
from $228.03
40 h 50 min
1044 km.
from $154.98

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Tapachula International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$315.22–$1,032.61
Plane from Quetzaltenango to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$271.74
Plane from La Aurora International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$163.04

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from La Aurora International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$532.61

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from Tapachula International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$347.83–$1,413.04

Volaris Costa Rica

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Tapachula International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 33m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$1,032.61
Plane from La Aurora International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from San Salvador to Managua
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96
Bus from Tapachula to Guatemana
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$59.78
Bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$59.78
Bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Chinandega
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$70.65

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Email:
info@ticabus.com
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from León to Managua
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30
Bus from Tapachula to Guatemana
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61

Transporte del SOL

Phone:
+503 7841 5688
Email:
info@transportedelsol.com
Website:
transportedelsol.com/
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.40
Bus from San Salvador to Managua
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.97

Nica Bus

Phone:
+505 2222 2276
Email:
Nicabusinternacionalsa@gmail.com
Website:
nicabus.com.ni/
Bus from Chinandega to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.32
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.32

Travel To Guatemala Shuttle

Phone:
+502 4021 1921
Email:
aviajarguatemala@gmail.com
Website:
aviajarguatemala.webnode.es/
Bus from Tapachula to Antigua
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$76.09

Roneey Shuttle

Phone:
+504 2425 3931
Email:
info@roneeyshuttle.com
Website:
roneeyshuttle.com/
Bus from Antigua Guatemala to León
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.97

El Salvador Local Buses

Bus from San Salvador to Suchitoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.74

Ruta del Golfo

Phone:
+503 7749 7648
Email:
info@crucedelgolfo.com
Website:
rutadelgolfo.com/
Bus from Suchitoto to Potosi
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$184.74

El Condor Internacional

Phone:
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Email:
elcondorinternacional@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/Elcondorinter/
Bus from Tapachula to San
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.14

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tapachula to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Tapachula to San José is to bus which costs $141.30 - $173.91 and takes 33h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tapachula to San José?

The fastest way to get from Tapachula to San José is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $315.22 - $1086.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Tapachula and San José?

No, there is no direct bus from Tapachula to San José. However, there are services departing from Tapachula and arriving at San José via Guatemala Aguilar Batres, Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus and Chinandega. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 50m.

How far is it from Tapachula to San José?

The distance between Tapachula and San José is 1073 km. The road distance is 1374.3 km.

How do I travel from Tapachula to San José without a car?

The best way to get from Tapachula to San José without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 36h 53m and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Tapachula to San José?

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Tapachula to San José, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tapachula to San José bus from?

Tapachula to San José bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Tapachula station.

Bus or fly from Tapachula to San José?

The best way to get from Tapachula to San José is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $315.22 - $1086.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $173.91 and takes 33h 26m.

Where does the Tapachula to San José bus arrive?

Tapachula to San José bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Guatemana Aguilar Batres station.

Can I drive from Tapachula to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Tapachula to San José is 1374 km. It takes approximately 20h 15m to drive from Tapachula to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 634+ hotels available in San José. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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