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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Costa Rica by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Tampa to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TPA - SJO
    7h 41m
    $193–704

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MCO - SJO
    9h 43m
    $119–466

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    4d 22h
    $395–780

  4. Drive 5,101.7 km

    1. Drive from Tampa to San Josécar car 5,101.7 km
    2d 17h
    $685–989

  5. Fly Tampa to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane TPA - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    11h 34m
    $426–1,181

  6. Fly Tampa to Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane TPA - LIO
    11h 17m
    $144–567

  7. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SRQ - SJO
    12h 53m
    $142–620

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,037.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

Breeze Airways, Copa Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal San Carlos - CCA in around 4d 22h.

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