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How to get fromTampa to San Carlosby plane, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to San Carlos by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Tampa to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane TPA - VLN
    2. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    14h 39m
    $319–1,236

  2. Fly Tampa to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane TPA - CCS
    2. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    15h 23m
    $180–698

  3. Fly Tampa to Jacinto Lara International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM)plane plane TPA - BRM
    2. Take the bus from Barquisimeto to Sararebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sarare to Apartaderotaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Apartadero to Parque San Carlosbus bus
    14h 51m

  4. Train to Orlando, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane MCO - VLN
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    14h 42m
    $315–1,189

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane SRQ - CCS
    3. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    17h 8m
    $221–867

Tampa (TPA) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,629.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 39m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and San Carlos, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to San Carlos. 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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos. Alternatively, 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 Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), walk to Caracas Airport, take the bus to Plaza Miranda, take the taxi to Terminal La Bandera, take the bus to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos.

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