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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Golfito is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Golfito is to fly which takes 1h and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Golfito?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Golfito. However, there are services departing from Avenida 2 con Calle 3 and arriving at Golfito via Yamuni and Terminal TRACOPA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Golfito?

The distance between Alajuela and Golfito is 188 km. The road distance is 265.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Golfito without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $35 - $280.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Golfito bus from?

Alajuela to Golfito bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Terminal TRACOPA station.

Bus or fly from Alajuela to Golfito?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Golfito is to fly which takes 1h and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 8h 59m.

How long is the flight from Alajuela to Golfito?

The quickest flight from Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport to Golfito Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

Where does the Alajuela to Golfito bus arrive?

Alajuela to Golfito bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Golfito station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Golfito?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Golfito is 265 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Alajuela to Golfito.

Which airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport to Golfito Airport?

SANSA and World Ticket offer flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport to Golfito Airport.

Where can I stay near Golfito?

There are 122+ hotels available in Golfito.

Alajuela to Golfito - 7 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

Q: How long does it take to get from Alajuela to Golfito?

It takes approximately 1h to fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF), including transfers and time at the airport.

There are 7 ways to get from Alajuela to Golfito by plane, shuttle, bus, 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 Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
1h
$140–600
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal TRACOPA to Golfitobus By Costanera / ...
8h 59m
$20–32
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Dominical to Río Clarobus
6h 9m
$39–275
Drive 265.4 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Golfitocar 265.4 km
5h 26m
$36–52
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Golfitoshuttle Private
4h 46m
$520–521
Bus via Río Claro
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Río Clarobus Panamá
9h 15m
$27–37
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Alajuela to CTP Queposcar
2. Take the bus from CTP Quepos to Dominicalbus
3. Take the bus from Dominical to Río Clarobus
7h 16m
$21–30

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF) flights

63Weekly Planes

1h 3mAverage Duration

$146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alajuela to Golfito.

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Distance: 187.6 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from San José to Golfito on demand. Tickets cost $519 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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