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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Liberia is to bus which costs $8 - $14 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Liberia is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $430 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Liberia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría and arriving at Liberia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Liberia?

The distance between Alajuela and Liberia is 174 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Liberia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $8 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Alajuela to Liberia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Liberia bus from?

Alajuela to Liberia bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría station.

Bus or fly from Alajuela to Liberia?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Liberia is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $430 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Alajuela to Liberia bus arrive?

Alajuela to Liberia bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Liberia station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Liberia?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Liberia is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Alajuela to Liberia.

Where can I stay near Liberia?

There are 100+ hotels available in Liberia.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Alajuela to Liberia 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 to Liberia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane SJO - LIR
1h 47m
$432–1,219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Liberiabus San Jose
3h 5m
$8–14
Drive 190.9 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Liberiacar 190.9 km
3h 12m
$26–37
Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Liberiashuttle
2h 25m
$274–283
Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Cañasshuttle
3. Take the bus from Cañas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
2h 58m
$281–292
Bus via Cruce San Ramón
1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Cruce San Ramónbus Alajuela / ...
2. Take the bus from Cruce San Ramón to Liberiabus San Jose
3h 50m
Bus via Cañas
1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de Buses La Cañerabus Alajuela / ...
2. Take the bus from Cañas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 524
4h 13m
$12–15

Alajuela to Liberia by bus

14Weekly Buses

3h 5mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 174.4 km
Duration: 1h 47m

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

SANSA, World Ticket, and Edelweiss Air fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Liberia twice daily. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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