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

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There are 4 ways to get from Miami Beach to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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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)plane plane MIA - SJO
    5h 39m
    $244–555

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    6d 1h
    $459–841

  3. Drive 5,488.4 km

    1. Drive from Miami Beach to San Josécar car 5,488.4 km
    2d 20h
    $736–1,064

  4. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane FLL - SJO
    6h 3m
    $271–722

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

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,830.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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, Westpark / Lower Uptown Transit Center, Houston, and Terminal Managua - CCA in around 6d 1h.

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