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 $80 - $300 and takes 9h 30m.

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 11m and costs $140 - $400.

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 taxi which takes 6 days 15h and costs $850 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 4:21 AM in Costa Rica and 5:21 AM 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 1252+ hotels available in Tampa.

Costa Rica to Tampa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Costa Rica to Tampa by plane, bus, taxi, car, train, 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)SJO - TPA
8h 11m
$143–394
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Orlando, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Orlando (MCO)SJO - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampa
9h 30m
$82–293
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managua
2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angeles
3. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Paso
4. Take the bus from El Paso to Houston
5. Take the bus from Houston to Tienda De Los Primos - Wimauma, FL
6. Take the taxi from Tienda De Los Primos - Wimauma, FL to Tampa
6d 15h
$850–1,339
Drive 3,166.7 mi
1. Drive from San José to Tampa3,166.7 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)SJO - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
11h 25m
$157–729
Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverde
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airport
3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Tampa (TPA)LIR - TPA
10h 54m
$418–1,303
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managua
2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houston
4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskin
7d
$805–1,911
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCA
2. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
8d 10h
$799–2,652

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

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6h 55mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,256.7 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tampa (TPA) hourly.

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