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Popular Airport

Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

2028 Km

Cheapest Tampa to San Jose Flight Tickets

Spirit Airlines
29 Jan, Wed
07:35 PM
Tampa - San Jose
1 stop
6h 24m
TPA-SJO
8.995 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Tampa City Center

MacDill Airport

You can easily reach Tampa International Airport from the city center by taxi. If you prefer public transportation, you can take a bus. There are also shuttle services to the airport. Some hotels have their own airport shuttle services. If you have rented a car for your journey, you can arrive at the airport by this car.

Bus

You can easily get to the airport in a short time by the bus number 15 you can get on from the city center. One-way ticket is 2 dollars per person.

Taxi

Taxi transportation is very common throughout Tampa. You can easily get a taxi in the city center and reach the airport comfortably by paying about 25 dollars. All taxis have taximeters and the fares are fixed. So, you can feel comfortable about the taxi fare you will pay. If you want, you can contact your hotel and ask them to arrange a taxi for you upon your arrival at the airport.

Rent a car

There are the offices of many car rental companies in Tampa city center. You can rent an affordable car for a comfortable journey and you can reach the airport by this car. You can rent a car online as well as you hotel can help you with this. You should keep in mind that you need to have an international driver’s license if you want to drive a car or ride a motorbike in Tampa.

Airport Shuttle Services

Airport shuttle services consist of air-conditioned, modern and comfortable buses that run on a specific route and have certain departure times. You are strongly advised to get information about the closest stops and departure times in advance. You hotel can also help you with this. 3 baggages are included in the shuttle service, but if you have more baggage, you may be charged an extra fee for each.  The airport shuttle service is charged based on the distance. It costs about 25-35 dollars to reach the airport from the city center by shuttle services.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels in Tampa have their own shuttle services. Before making your reservation, you should contact your hotel in advance to make sure that this service is available or not.

Airport Information

Tampa International Airport was referred to as the Drew Field Military Airport and used for military flights before the 1960s, when it has undergone major changes and begun to serve for civil flights. The airport had undertaken important duties during the World War II. Today, it stands out as a very modern and big airport. Tampa International Airport is located about 6 miles west to the city center. There is heavy air traffic in the city during which the tourism is the most active. The airport is often used as a transit hub and more than 100 flights a day are carried out during this busy period.

At the airport, the food and beverage areas are located at several different points including many bars, restaurants and cafes that appeal to different tastes. There are also many souvenir shops, accessory shops, clothing stores, cosmetic and duty-free shops. Free wi-fi service is available throughout the airport.


Tampa Intl. Airport

You can easily get to the Tampa International Airport from the city center by taxi. If you prefer public transport, you can reach the airport by bus. Airport shuttle services are also available. Some hotels have their own shuttle services. If you have rented a car during your trip, you can also reach the airport by driving.

Bus

You can easily get to the airport from the city center by taking the bus number 15 in a very short time. One way ticket is 2$ per person.

Taxi

Taxi is a very common means of transportation throughout Tampa. You can easily find a taxi in the city center and easily arrive at the airport by paying 25$ on average. Each taxi have a taximeter and charges are standard. For this reason, you can be comfortable with the amount you will pay. You can talk to your hotel and ask the concierge service to arrange a taxi waiting for you at your departure time.

Rent a car

There are a lot of car rental offices in Tampa city center. For a comfortable trip, you can rent an affordable car and even get to the airport for your return flight by driving. You can rent a car online or you can ask your hotel to help you with this. You should remember that you need to have an international driver license or you need to have international driving permit in order to drive a car or motorbike in Tampa.

Airport Shuttle Services

Airport shuttle services consist of the air-conditioned, modern and comfortable buses that operate on a specific route and have a certain departure times. You are strongly recommended to get information about the closest shuttle stop and departure time in advance. You hotel can also help you with this. 3 piece of baggage are included in ticket price; if you have more baggage, you may be charged an extra fee for each. The price of these services is based on the distance. You can reach the airport from the city center by paying 25-35$ for airport shuttle service.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels in Tampa have their own airport shuttle services. In order to benefit from this service, you should contact your hotel beforehand to make sure that this service is available or not and make your reservation.

Airport Information

Tampa International Airport was referred to as the Drew Field Military Airport and used for military flights before the 1960s, when it has undergone major changes and begun to serve for civil flights. The airport had undertaken important duties during the World War II. Today, it stands out as a very modern and big airport. Tampa International Airport is located about 6 miles west to the city center. There is heavy air traffic in the city during which the tourism is the most active. The airport is often used as a transit hub and more than 100 flights a day are carried out during this busy period.

At the airport, the food and beverage areas are located at several different points including many bars, restaurants and cafes that appeal to different tastes. There are also many souvenir shops, accessory shops, clothing stores, cosmetic and duty-free shops. Free wi-fi service is available throughout the airport.

Transportation to San Jose City Center from Airport

Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport, which is located near the city center of San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, is one of the busiest airports of the country. If you are travelling with your private car, you can follow the highway General Cañas while travelling to the city center from the airport, which is located 11 miles of San Jose. You can also benefit from the transportation alternatives such as taxi or bus which carry passengers to San Jose city center by departing from the airport terminal. If you want to travel in the city comfortably or travel to different parts of the city, you can rent a car before leaving the airport terminal. The shuttles of tour operators are generally preferred by crowded groups who want to travel to the city center from the airport. If you plan to use the shuttles which are more budget-friendly for crowded groups, you should make a reservation in advance. If you consider renting a car for your transportation, it would be a good idea to get in contact with the car rental company in advance and make a reservation before your travel. In this way, your car will be ready for you at the airport and you won’t have any trouble in finding a car especially during busy seasons. You don’t have to make a reservation in order to use taxis or buses. At any time of the day, you can easily find a taxi at Juan Santamaria Airport. There are also buses operating frequently and carrying passengers to the center.

Bus

TUASA buses, which start operating at 04:30 am, carry passengers to San Jose city center from Juan Santamaria Airport until 11:00 pm. You can get to the center of Alajuela in about 15 minutes by getting on a bus for an affordable price. If you need to travel in the direction of Heredia, your travel will last 40 minutes by bus. If you need to travel to Jan Jose, it will last about 35 minutes. Buses departing from the airport terminal offer a fast and economical transportation. Station Wagon buses operating for 24 hours offer service between the city centers and the beaches located in Guanacaste and Puntarena. You can benefit from these vehicles in order to travel to Alajuela and San Jose. If you want to get information about TUASA buses, you can call (506) 2442-6900. For Station Wagon buses, you can call (506) 2441 1181 and get detailed information.

Car Rental

At Juan Santamaria Airport, many international car rental companies offer service for passengers wanting to rent a car. You can get in contact with Dollar, one of the car rental companies located at the airport, by calling (506) 2443-2078 or make a reservation for the car you want to rent over the internet and receive your car when you arrive at the airport terminal. If you choose Payless for renting a car, you can contact (506) 2430 4647 or (506) 2256 0101 and get detailed information about car reservation. In addition, there are many other companies at the airport such as Hertz and Firefly Rent a Car, Economy, Solid, Advantage, Nu, Solid, Alamo, National, Enterprise, Budget and Apex and you can also contact one of these companies for your transportation. In order to rent your car from Hertz and Firefly, you can call (506) 2221-1818 or (506) 2258-4343 and (506) 2430-7707. National, Enterprise and Alamo can be reached from (506) 2242-7700. In addition, you should keep in mind that you can speed up your car rental process by reserving your car through the internet. All of these companies offer online services for their customers. In order not to confront any problem while receiving your car from the car rental office located at the terminal, you should have your travel documents such as international driver’s license and passport with you.

Taxi

You can easily distinguish the orange-colored taxis waiting in front of exit door of the airport terminal. Taxis Unidos vehicles offer service for 24 hours at Juan Santamaria Airport. If you want to get in contact with the taxi office located at the airport, you can call (506) 2443-7544 and get information. Furthermore, taxis are one of the fastest transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to San Jose and other important centers located near it. In addition, the fare you will pay for travelling to San Jose from the airport is not very high. The distance between these points is 11 miles. You can get on these in front of the airport terminal and reach your destination in the city center within minutes. There is not much chance to bargain with the driver but you can get in contact with the drivers in advance and learn how much you need to pay for travelling to your destination. If you need to travel as a crowded group or have heavy luggage, you can prefer one of the bigger vehicles. The cost of travelling to the center from Juan Santamaria Airport by taxi is not very high but you can travel to the center by using a means of public transportation such as bus. After reaching the city center by bus, you can continue your travel by getting on a taxi from the center and in this way, you can reduce your travel cost.

Tour Operator Shuttle

Another transportation alternative offered to the passengers travelling to the center from Juan Santamaria Airport is the shuttles of tour operators. You can choose one of the two different companies offering service in this field. These companies are Gray Line Airport Express and Interbus. When you come to the shuttle rental points located in baggage claim area, you can get information about the fares which can vary depending on your route and travel date. After getting detailed information, you can make your decision. If you decide to benefit from the shuttle service offered by the tour operators, you can contact Gray Line Airport Express by calling (506) 2220-2126 and (506) 2291-2222 and make a reservation after you ask the questions coming to your mind. For Interbus, which is the other alternative offering service at Juan Santamaria Airport, you can call (506) 4100-0888 and get information about these shuttles. You can use the shuttles of the tour operators for travelling in Costa Rica or to any other destination abroad. These shuttles are one of the most ideal transportation vehicles for those travelling in group or trip organizations.

Weather in San Jose

DayMin - Max
FridayMin 18ºC - Max 29ºC
SaturdayMin 17ºC - Max 27ºC
SundayMin 16ºC - Max 28ºC
MondayMin 16ºC - Max 29ºC
TuesdayMin 16ºC - Max 30ºC

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