What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Costa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Costa Rica is to train and fly which costs $80 - $290 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Costa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $140 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Costa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus via Tallahassee, Magnolia Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Houston and Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 10h.

How far is it from Tampa to Costa Rica?

The distance between Tampa and Costa Rica is 2028 km. The road distance is 5096.6 km.

How do I travel from Tampa to Costa Rica without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 10h and costs $370 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Costa Rica?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Tampa to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Costa Rica bus from?

Tampa to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Tampa to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Tampa to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $140 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via San Salvador, which costs $500 - $950 and takes 4 days 21h.

Where does the Tampa to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Tampa to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 3:45 AM in Tampa and 2:45 AM in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from Tampa to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Costa Rica is 5097 km. It takes approximately 2 days 17h to drive from Tampa to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 794+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Tampa to Costa Rica - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Tampa
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)TPA - SJO
7h 45m
$143–394
Train to Orlando, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)MCO - SJO
8h 22m
$83–287
Bus via San Salvador
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Plant City, FL to Houston
2. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvador
3. Take the bus from San Salvador to San José
4d 21h
$525–908
Drive 5,096.6 km
1. Drive from Tampa to San José5,096.6 km
2d 17h
$684–988
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)SRQ - SJO
10h 6m
$137–627
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahassee
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Houston to Managua
4. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Bus
5d 10h
$379–696

Tampa (TPA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

84Weekly Planes

6h 58mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,027.6 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and five other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tampa to San José via Tornado Bus Co - Plant City, FL, Houston, Lockwood Dr @ Harvey Wilson Dr, Eastwood Transit Center, Wheeler Station, Houston, San Salvador, and San Salvador in around 4d 21h.

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