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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)planeMIA - SJO
    5h 10m
    $96–292

  2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeFLL - SJO
    5h 55m
    $84–437

  3. Bus

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

  4. Drive 5,480.4 km

    1. Drive from Miami to San Josécar5,480.4 km
    2d 20h
    $735–1,062

  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 14h
    $421–805

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Miami, 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 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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