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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Neily is to bus which costs $22 - $30 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Neily is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $180 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Neily?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Neily. However, there are services departing from Avenida 2 con Calle 3 and arriving at Ciudad Neily via Terminal Tica Bus and Río Claro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Neily?

The distance between Alajuela and Neily is 228 km. The road distance is 280.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Neily without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $486 - $491.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Alajuela to Neily, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Alajuela to Neily?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Neily is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $180 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Río Claro, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 9h 18m.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Neily?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Neily is 281 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Alajuela to Neily.

Where can I stay near Neily?

There are 54+ hotels available in Neily.

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

Q: Where do I catch the Alajuela to Neily bus from?

Alajuela to Neily bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal Tica Bus station.

Q: Where does the Alajuela to Neily bus arrive?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Alajuela to Neily 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 to Golfito
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
2h 15m
$182–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal TRACOPA to Ciudad Neilybus By Cerro / ...
9h 21m
$22–30
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Uvitashuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Uvita to Paso Canoasbus 601 San José
5h 39m
$487–491
Drive 280.8 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Neilycar 280.8 km
5h 26m
$38–55
Fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane SJO - PJM
2. Take the bus from Puerto Jiménez to Ciudad Neilybus
3h 4m
$189–364
Bus via Río Claro
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Río Clarobus Panamá
9h 18m
$25–37

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alajuela to Neily.

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Distance: 228.2 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Río Claro twice daily. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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