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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeMCO - SJO
    5h 41m
    $68–254

  2. Bus via San Salvador

    1. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesvillebus
    2. Take the bus from Circle K - Gainesville, FL to Houstonbus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus
    4. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus
    4d 21h
    $434–838

  3. Drive 5,120.6 km

    1. Drive from Orlando to San Josécar5,120.6 km
    2d 16h
    $687–992

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus 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 11h
    $399–766

Orlando (MCO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Volaris Costa Rica, Spirit Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Orlando (MCO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to San José via Gainesville, Circle K - Gainesville, FL, Houston, Congress St @ La Branch St, Mission Bend Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, and San Salvador in around 4d 21h.

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