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How to get fromTampa to Puntarenas (Region)by plane, shuttle, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Puntarenas (Region) by plane, shuttle, car, train, or bus

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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 Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    8h 54m
    $286–657

  2. Drive 5,028.1 km

    1. Drive from Tampa to Puntarenas (Region)car car 5,028.1 km
    2d 16h
    $675–974

  3. Fly Tampa to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane TPA - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    11h 34m
    $426–1,181

  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 Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    10h 55m
    $292–690

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, 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 a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    14h 40m
    $316–796

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,108.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Puntarenas (Region), Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Puntarenas (Region). 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 El Cacique, take the line 200 bus to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, walk to San Jose Airport, then take the shuttle to Puntarenas. Alternatively, you can drive from Tampa to Puntarenas (Region) in around 2d 16h.

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