What is the cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Santa Rosa is to train which costs $1 - $2 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alajuela to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Santa Rosa is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Santa Rosa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Erizo and arriving at Lagos. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Alajuela and Santa Rosa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alajuela and arriving at Santa Rosa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Alajuela to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Alajuela and Santa Rosa is 15 km. The road distance is 15.8 km.

How do I travel from Alajuela to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Santa Rosa without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $1 - $2.

How long does it take to get from Alajuela to Santa Rosa?

The train from Alajuela to Santa Rosa takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Santa Rosa bus from?

Alajuela to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from El Erizo station.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Santa Rosa train from?

Alajuela to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Alajuela station.

Train or bus from Alajuela to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Santa Rosa is to train which takes 36 min and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $2 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Alajuela to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Alajuela to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Lagos station.

Where does the Alajuela to Santa Rosa train arrive?

Alajuela to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Santa Rosa station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Santa Rosa is 16 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Alajuela to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 778+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Alajuela to Santa Rosa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alajuela to Santa Rosa by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Distance: 14.8 km
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Santa Rosa, Heredia, Costa Rica?

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from Alajuela to Santa Rosa hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, TUASA operates a bus from El Erizo to Lagos every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 42 min.

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