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How to get fromAlajuela to Davidby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Alajuela to David by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Golfito, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane plane SJO - GLF
    2. Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    4h 46m
    $205–258

  2. Bus via David

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San José to Davidbus bus David – San José vía Costanera
    10h 11m
    $24–28

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Alajuela to Dominicalcar car
    2. Take the bus from Dominical to Paso Canoasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    8h 10m
    $42–57

  4. Drive 349.9 km

    1. Drive from Alajuela to Davidcar car 349.9 km
    6h 37m
    $48–70

  5. Fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane plane SJO - PJM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Jiménez to Ciudad Neilybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    6h 17m
    $211–253

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus bus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
    9h 19m
    $30–45

  7. Bus via David #2

    1. Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedesbus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Davidbus bus Panamá / ...
    10h 55m
    $31–52

Alajuela to David by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and David, Panama?

Tica Bus operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panama once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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