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

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There are 5 ways to get from Miami 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)plane plane MIA - SJO
    5h 10m
    $96–292

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus bus
    5d 6h
    $464–834

  3. Drive 5,481.6 km

    1. Drive from Miami to San Josécar car 5,481.6 km
    2d 20h
    $736–1,062

  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 54m
    $104–447

  5. 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 Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    5d 14h
    $408–779

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Volaris Costa Rica, 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 Nw 6 St & 1 Av to San José via Dolphin Mall - Miami, Houston, Magnolia Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, and San Salvador in around 5d 6h.

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