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

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There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Jacó by plane, bus, shuttle, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Tampa to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TPA - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus
    8h 49m
    $279–714

  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
    8h 56m
    $232–632

  3. Drive  5,079.4 km

    1. Drive from Tampa to Jacócar car 5,079.4 km
    2d 16h
    $682–984

  4. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

    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
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus
    14h 22m
    $289–731

  5. Train to Orlando, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, 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 the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus
    10h 57m
    $487–1,831

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,224.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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 Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, walk to San José, then take the shuttle to Jacó. Alternatively, you can drive from Tampa to Jacó in around 2d 16h.

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