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How to get fromSan José to St. Petersburgby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to St. Petersburg by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Tampa

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    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 Tampa (TPA)plane plane SJO - TPA
    9h 37m
    $127–558

  2. Drive 3,178.5 mi

    1. Drive from San José to St. Petersburgcar car 3,178.5 mi
    2d 17h
    $686–991

  3. Bus, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane SJO - SRQ
    12h 28m
    $153–712

  4. Bus, fly to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    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 Orlando (MCO)plane plane SJO - MCO
    3. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    12h 14m
    $128–520

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,327.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from San José to St. Petersburg. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), walk to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, walk to Tpa Rental Car Facility, take the line 300 bus to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - D, walk to Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B, then take the line 11 bus to Central Ave + 30Th St N. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to St. Petersburg in around 2d 17h.

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