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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Parrita is to bus which costs $11 - $16 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Parrita is to fly which takes 58 min and costs $140 - $170.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Parrita?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Parrita. However, there are services departing from Centro de Comercio Internacional and arriving at Terminal de buses Parrita via Terminal Tica Bus and Entrada a Jacó. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Parrita?

The distance between Alajuela and Parrita is 89 km. The road distance is 86 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Parrita without a car is to bus via Jacó which takes 4h 22m and costs $14 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Alajuela to Parrita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Parrita bus from?

Alajuela to Parrita bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from Centro de Comercio Internacional station.

Bus or fly from Alajuela to Parrita?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Parrita is to fly which takes 58 min and costs $140 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Jacó, which costs $14 - $24 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Alajuela to Parrita bus arrive?

Alajuela to Parrita bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at INA San José station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Parrita?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Parrita is 86 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Alajuela to Parrita.

Where can I stay near Parrita?

There are 482+ hotels available in Parrita.

Alajuela to Parrita - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alajuela to Parrita by plane, 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 Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane SJO - XQP
58 min
$142–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal TRACOPA to Terminal de buses Parritabus 613 San José / ...
4h 24m
$11–16
Bus via Jacó
1. Take the bus from Centro de Comercio Internacional to INA San Josébus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Jaco Maxi Palibus
3. Take the bus from Entrada a Jacó to Terminal de buses Parritabus
4h 22m
$14–24
Drive 86 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Parritacar 86 km
2h 22m
$12–17

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

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Map of how to get from Alajuela to Parrita.

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Distance: 88.7 km
Duration: 58 min

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

SANSA, Costa Rica Green Airways, and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Centro de Comercio Internacional to Terminal de buses Parrita via INA San José, Terminal Tica Bus, Jaco Maxi Pali, and Entrada a Jacó in around 4h 22m.

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