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

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

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  1. Fly from Miami International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MIA - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    6h 28m
    $261–602

  2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane FLL - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    7h 21m
    $254–657

  3. 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 San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    5d 7h
    $443–872

  4. Drive 5,485.5 km

    1. Drive from Miami to San Josécar car 5,485.5 km
    2d 20h
    $736–1,063

  5. 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 Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    5d 22h
    $506–888

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,910 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Miami Airport 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 5d 7h.

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