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How to get fromCosta Rica to Lakelandby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Costa Rica to Lakeland by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Orlando, train

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SJO - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 1m
    $295–1,483

  2. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SJO - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 22m
    $151–646

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8d 5h
    $2,518–3,841

  4. Drive  3,177.8 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Lakelandcar car 3,177.8 mi
    2d 17h
    $686–991

  5. Fly Limón International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LIO - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $168–709

  6. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SJO - MIA
    2. Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    11h 27m
    $403–1,196

  7. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SJO - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    11h 16m
    $308–596

  8. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane XQP - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 23m
    $283–807

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,350.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Lakeland, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Lakeland. However, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Orlando (MCO), walk to Orlando International Airport, take the line 42 bus to Office Ct & Sand Lake Sunrail, walk to Sand Lake Road, take the train to Kissimmee, then take the train to Lakeland Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal NicaBus to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Managua, Los Angeles, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 8d 5h.

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