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How to get fromMiami to Alajuelaby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Miami to Alajuela by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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)plane plane MIA - SJO
    4h 53m
    $250–600

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabus bus
    5d 22h
    $496–873

  3. Drive 5,472.3 km

    1. Drive from Miami to Alajuelacar car 5,472.3 km
    2d 20h
    $734–1,060

  4. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane FLL - SJO
    5h 45m
    $253–655

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabus bus
    5d 22h
    $478–845

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

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,806.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., American Airlines, and Copa Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Westpark / Lower Uptown Transit Center, Houston, and Terminal Managua - CCA in around 5d 22h.

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