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

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

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  1. Fly from Tampa

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TPA - SJO
    6h
    $97–452

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus 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 13h
    $454–725

  3. Drive  5,086.3 km

    1. Drive from Tampa to Alajuelacar car 5,086.3 km
    2d 17h
    $683–986

  4. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SRQ - SJO
    11h 28m
    $107–469

  5. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MCO - SJO
    8h 7m
    $305–1,569

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,022.5 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

Breeze Airways, Copa Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Sage Rd @ Alabama St, Houston, and Terminal Managua - CCA in around 5d 13h.

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