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How to get fromThe Villages to Costa Ricaby shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from The Villages to Costa Rica by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Orlando, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MCO - SJO
    7h 4m
    $129–464

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    8d 9h
    $1,605–3,115

  3. Drive 5,041.9 km

    1. Drive from The Villages to San Josécar car 5,041.9 km
    2d 16h
    $677–977

  4. Shuttle to Tampa, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TPA - SJO
    8h 5m
    $243–770

Orlando (MCO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,184.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from The Villages to Costa Rica. However, you can take the shuttle to MCO Airport - Terminal A, walk to Orlando (MCO) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, then take the bus to El Erizo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles, Managua, and Terminal Managua - CCA in around 8d 9h.

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