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How to get fromTampa to Jacóby plane, shuttle, car, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Tampa to Jacó by plane, shuttle, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Tampa to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TPA - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus
    9h 11m
    $373–964

  2. Fly Tampa to Quepos La Managua Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane TPA - XQP
    2. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Jacótaxi taxi
    9h 26m
    $272–772

  3. Drive 5,081.6 km

    1. Drive from Tampa to Jacócar car 5,081.6 km
    2d 17h
    $682–985

  4. Train to Orlando, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus
    11h 13m
    $299–726

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,143 km
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Jacó. However, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto - San José Lateral, take the bus to Terminal TUASA, walk to San José, then take the shuttle to Jacó. Alternatively, you can drive from Tampa to Jacó in around 2d 17h.

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