There are 4 ways to get from Miami Beach to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MIA - SJO
5h 54m$293–1,103Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane FLL - SJO
6h 28m$235–470Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
6d 1h$499–810Drive 5,489 km
- Drive from Miami Beach to San Josécar 5,489 km
2d 20h$737–1,064
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami Beach to Costa Rica is to fly which costs $230 - $470 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Miami Beach to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $290 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami Beach to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Rd @ James Ave and arriving at Terminal Atlántico Norte via Miami Airport Station, Tallahassee, Magnolia Transit Center, Houston and Terminal Managua - CCA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 1h.
The distance between Miami Beach and Costa Rica is 1829 km. The road distance is 5489 km.
The best way to get from Miami Beach to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 6 days 1h and costs $490 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Miami Beach to Costa Rica, including transfers.
Miami Beach to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
The best way to get from Miami Beach to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $290 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $490 - $850 and takes 6 days 1h.
Miami Beach to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Costa Rica is 2h behind Miami Beach. It is currently 3:40 PM in Miami Beach and 1:40 PM in Costa Rica.
What companies run services between Miami Beach, FL, USA and Costa Rica?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., American Airlines, and Copa Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincoln Rd @ James Ave to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Miami Airport Station, Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Sage Rd @ Alabama St, Houston, and Terminal Managua - CCA in around 6d 1h.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–750
Flights from Miami International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 213 368 1172
- info@boletosdebus.com
- Website
- busesusatours.com
Bus from Houston to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 4d 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $230–390
- Schedules at
- busesusatours.com
Bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $30–50
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Yes, the driving distance between Miami Beach to Costa Rica is 5489 km. It takes approximately 2 days 20h to drive from Miami Beach to Costa Rica.
There are 756+ hotels available in Costa Rica.