What is the cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley is to train which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley?

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Costa Rican Central Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley. However, there are services departing from Centro de Comercio Internacional and arriving at Terminal Cartago via La Castellana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Alajuela and Costa Rican Central Valley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Antonio de Belén and arriving at Estación del Pacífico. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley?

The distance between Alajuela and Costa Rican Central Valley is 17 km. The road distance is 23.3 km.

How do I travel from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $1 - $2.

How long does it take to get from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley?

The train from San Antonio de Belén to Estación del Pacífico takes 45 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley bus from?

Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from Centro de Comercio Internacional station.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley train from?

Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from San Antonio de Belén station.

Train or bus from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $3 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley bus arrive?

Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Terminal TUASA station.

Where does the Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley train arrive?

Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación del Pacífico station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley is 23 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley.

Where can I stay near Costa Rican Central Valley?

There are 760+ hotels available in Costa Rican Central Valley.

Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from San Antonio de Belén to Estación del Pacíficotrain San José
1h 16m
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Centro de Comercio Internacional to Terminal TUASAbus Alajuela
1h 24m
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valleytaxi 23.3 km
25 min
$40–55
Drive 23.3 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valleycar 23.3 km
25 min
$4–5
Bus, line 02 bus
1. Take the bus from Avenida 2 con Calle 3 to Centro Colónbus Alajuela
2. Take the bus from Yamuni to Terminal Cartagobus 02
1h 31m
$2–3

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alajuela to Costa Rican Central Valley.

Launch map view

Distance: 17.3 km
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Costa Rican Central Valley, Costa Rica?

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from San Antonio de Belén to Estación del Pacífico every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, TUASA operates a bus from Centro de Comercio Internacional to Terminal TUASA every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 38 min.

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