What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Tampa is to fly and train which costs $100 - $350 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Tampa is to fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $170 - $450.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Tampa?

The distance between Costa Rica and Tampa is 1264 miles. The road distance is 3185.2 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Rica to Tampa without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Tampa without a car is to bus and train which takes 7 days 0h and costs $750 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Costa Rica to Tampa?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Costa Rica to Tampa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Costa Rica and Tampa?

Tampa is 1h ahead of Costa Rica. It is currently 9:26 PM in Costa Rica and 10:26 PM in Tampa.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Tampa is 3185 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 17h to drive from Costa Rica to Tampa.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1227+ hotels available in Tampa.

Costa Rica to Tampa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Costa Rica to Tampa by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tampa
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tampa (TPA)plane SJO - TPA
8h 24m
$173–444
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Orlando, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Orlando (MCO)plane SJO - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
9h 28m
$101–349
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus
2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain
4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus
7d
$765–1,191
Drive 3,166.7 mi
1. Drive from San José to Tampacar 3,166.7 mi
2d 17h
$684–988
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane SJO - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
12h 8m
$157–726
Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Tampa (TPA)plane LIR - TPA
11h 47m
$418–1,303
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus
2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
8d 5h
$758–1,321

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tampa (TPA) flights

79Weekly Planes

7h 3mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,256.7 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

American Airlines, Copa Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tampa (TPA) every 2 hours.

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