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How to get fromThe Villages to Costa Ricaby shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from The Villages to Costa Rica by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Orlando, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MCO - SJO
    7h 20m
    $128–1,352

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houstonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    6d 4h
    $791–1,752

  3. Drive  5,039.6 km

    1. Drive from The Villages to San Josécar car 5,039.6 km
    2d 16h
    $676–977

  4. Shuttle to Tampa, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TPA - SJO
    8h 15m
    $147–528

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

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,183.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from The Villages to Costa Rica. However, you can take the shuttle to MCO Airport - Terminal A, walk to Orlando (MCO) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, then take the line 200 bus to 100 m sur De La Agonía. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Terminal Tica Bus San José via Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Alexandria, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans Bus Station, Houston, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 6d 4h.

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