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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Drake is to bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Drake is to fly which takes 1h 2m and costs $160 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Drake?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Drake. However, there are services departing from Alajuela and arriving at Bahía Drake via Terminal Atlántico Norte and La Palma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Drake?

The distance between Alajuela and Drake is 161 km. The road distance is 301.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Drake without a car is to bus and ferry via Jacó which takes 9h 46m and costs $50 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Alajuela to Drake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Drake bus from?

Alajuela to Drake bus services, operated by Grupo Blanco, depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Bus or fly from Alajuela to Drake?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Drake is to fly which takes 1h 2m and costs $160 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $26 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Alajuela to Drake bus arrive?

Alajuela to Drake bus services, operated by Grupo Blanco, arrive at La Palma station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Drake?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Drake is 302 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Alajuela to Drake.

Where can I stay near Drake?

There are 146+ hotels available in Drake.

Alajuela to Drake - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela to Drake by plane, bus, ferry, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane SJO - DRK
1h 2m
$162–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Palmabus 699 Puerto Jiménez / ...
10h 5m
$18–25
Bus, ferry via Jacó
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Jaco Maxi Palibus
2. Take the bus from Jacó to Palmar Nortebus
3. Take the ferry from Sierpe to Bahía Drakeferry
9h 46m
$50–227
Drive 301.7 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Drakecar 301.7 km
6h 39m
$41–59
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal TRACOPA to Sierpebus By Costanera
2. Take the ferry from Sierpe to Bahía Drakeferry Sierpe
10h 9m
$43–49

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK) flights

49Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alajuela to Drake.

Launch map view

Distance: 161.2 km
Duration: 1h 2m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Grupo Blanco operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Palma 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 6h 23m.

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