What is the cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Dominical?

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Dominical is to drive and bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alajuela to Dominical?

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Dominical is to fly which takes 1h 6m and costs $160 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Dominical?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Dominical. However, there are services departing from Avenida 2 con Calle 3 and arriving at Dominical via Terminal Tica Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Dominical?

The distance between Alajuela and Dominical is 100 km. The road distance is 144.4 km.

How do I travel from Alajuela to Dominical without a car?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Dominical without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $19 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Alajuela to Dominical?

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Alajuela to Dominical, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Alajuela to Dominical?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Dominical is to fly which takes 1h 6m and costs $160 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $27 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Alajuela to Dominical bus arrive?

Alajuela to Dominical bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Dominical station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Dominical?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Dominical is 144 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Alajuela to Dominical.

Where can I stay near Dominical?

There are 462+ hotels available in Dominical.

Alajuela to Dominical - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Alajuela to Dominical by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane SJO - XQP
1h 6m
$167–186
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Alajuela to CTP Queposcar
2. Take the bus from CTP Quepos to Dominicalbus by Costanera
3h 17m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Dominicalbus Panamá
6h 13m
$19–27
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Dominicalshuttle Uvita
2h 55m
$50–75
Drive 144.4 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Dominicalcar 144.4 km
3h 26m
$20–28
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Centro de Comercio Internacional to Terminal TUASAbus Alajuela
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle Private
2h 36m
$36–272

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

128Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alajuela to Dominical.

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Distance: 100.4 km
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Dominical, Costa Rica?

SANSA, Costa Rica Green Airways, and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) hourly. Alternatively, Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Dominical twice daily. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Tica Bus also services this route once daily.

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