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How to get fromMiami to Alajuelaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or bus

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

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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 2m
    $110–300

  2. Bus via Tallahassee

    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 Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabus bus
    5d 18h
    $430–806

  3. Drive 5,468.4 km

    1. Drive from Miami to Alajuelacar car 5,468.4 km
    2d 20h
    $734–1,060

  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
    5h 40m
    $163–455

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabus bus
    5d 18h
    $465–805

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

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, and Terminal Managua - CCA in around 5d 18h.

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