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How to get fromLakeland to Costa Ricaby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lakeland to Costa Rica by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TPA - SJO
    7h 41m
    $116–492

  2. Train to Orlando, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MCO - SJO
    7h 55m
    $106–1,332

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houstonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    5d 22h
    $717–1,505

  4. Drive  5,114.7 km

    1. Drive from Lakeland to San Josécar car 5,114.7 km
    2d 17h
    $686–991

  5. Train, train to Miami International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lakeland to Delray Beach Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Delray Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MIA - SJO
    10h 50m
    $302–862

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,082 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Costa Rica. However, you can take the bus to Tampa Union Station, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, then take the line 200 bus to 100 m sur De La Agonía. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Terminal Tica Bus San José via Cary, Greensboro, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans Bus Station, Houston, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 5d 22h.

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