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 $20 - $24 and takes 8h 10m.

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 $190 - $250.

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 Alajuela and arriving at Ciudad Neilly via San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

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 bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $20 - $24.

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

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

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Neily bus from?

Alajuela to Neily bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from San José station.

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 $190 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $24 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Alajuela to Neily bus arrive?

Alajuela to Neily bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Ciudad Neilly station.

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 57+ hotels available in Neily.

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

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

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Fly to Golfito
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
2h 15m
$193–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San José to Ciudad Neillybus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
8h 10m
$20–24
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Alajuela to Dominicalcar
2. Take the bus from Dominical to Río Clarobus Panamá
6h 20m
$28–41
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus 200 / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Golfitoshuttle Private
5h 58m
$524–525
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 14m
$199–240
Drive 280.8 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Neilycar 280.8 km
5h 26m
$38–55

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

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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, Tracopa operates a bus from San José to Ciudad Neilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–24 and the journey takes 6h 26m.

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