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Mexico City to San José By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Mexico City, Mexico to San José, Costa Rica by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Mexico City to San José

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Air Freight

2h 55m, 2-4 times a day

90kg CO₂e

Container Ship

11 days 5h, Every 1-2 weeks

331kg CO₂e

Road Freight

1 day 9h

2.77t CO₂e
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Mexico City to San José by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Mexico City to San José by plane will take about 2h 55m and departs from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and arrives into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Avianca is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Departs from

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MEX

Departs from

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SJO

2h 55m
2-4 times a day
1,914 km
1,189 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

90kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: AVAvianca
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A320neo
Carrier Identifier: AMAeromexico
1-2 times a dayBoeing 737MAX 8
Carrier Identifier: AVAvianca
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A320+1 others
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Air routes from Mexico City to San José

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Mexico City to San José by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Mexico City to San José by ship will take about 11 days 5h and departs from Altamira (MXATM) and arrives into Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to Puerto Moin / Limon

Port of loading

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MXATM

Port of loading

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CRPMN

11 days 5h
Every 1-2 weeks
3,637 km
2,260 mi.
Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

331kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUCRX
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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Closest seaports

Veracruz to Puerto Moin / Limon

Port of loading

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MXVER

Port of loading

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CRPMN

13 days 8h
Every 1-2 weeks
4,049 km
2,516 mi.
Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

363kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUCRX
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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Ocean routes from Mexico City to San José

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Mexico City to San José by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Mexico City to San José. The total distance is around 2,537 km and will usually takes around 1 day 9h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Mexico City to San José

1 day 9h
N/A
2,537 km
1,576 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

2.77t CO₂e (per TEU)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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