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How to get fromSan José to Miamiby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Miami by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Miami International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SJO - MIA
    6h 29m
    $261–602

  2. Bus, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SJO - FLL
    7h 57m
    $254–658

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus bus
    5. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus bus
    4d 11h
    $561–821

  4. Drive 3,407.2 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Miamicar car 3,407.2 mi
    2d 20h
    $736–1,063

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,178.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from San José to Miami via San Salvador, San Salvador, Tapachula, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, San Antonio, San Antonio Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 4d 11h.

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