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How to get fromMiami Beach to Costa Ricaby plane, bus, car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Miami Beach to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeMIA - SJO
    5h 46m
    $96–292

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Houstonbus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to Katybus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus
    4. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus
    5d 15h
    $531–976

  3. Drive 5,485.9 km

    1. Drive from Miami Beach to San Josécar5,485.9 km
    2d 20h
    $736–1,063

  4. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeFLL - SJO
    5h 59m
    $101–452

  5. Bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahasseebus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus
    4. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus
    5d 16h
    $440–828

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Volaris El Salvador, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and three other airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Av & Lincoln Rd to Terminal Tica Bus via Ne 3 St & Ne 2 Av, Ne 1 Av @ Ne 4 St, Dolphin Mall - Miami, Houston, Katy, Houston, and Managua in around 5d 15h.

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