| Cheapest Transport | $81 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 32m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:48 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 1800 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Avianca, Copa Airlines, Transporte del Sol, Volaris Costa Rica |
Travelling between Guatemala City and San Jose is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 127.14 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 80.41.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 36 hours to travel between Guatemala City and San Jose depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Guatemala City and San Jose. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 32m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 12h to reach San Jose.
Travelling between Guatemala City and San Jose can be as cheap as USD 80.41 if you opt for a Avianca flight and as expensive as USD 127.14 if you buy a Volaris Costa Rica flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Guatemala City to San Jose.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Avianca, Copa Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Transporte del Sol
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route