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

The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Alajuela is to bus via Hospital Quepos which costs $7 - $11 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quepos to Alajuela is to fly which takes 29 min and costs $35 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Quepos and Alajuela?

No, there is no direct bus from Quepos to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros and arriving at El Erizo via Terminal Cartago and Terminal TUASA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Quepos to Alajuela?

The distance between Quepos and Alajuela is 68 km. The road distance is 106.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Quepos to Alajuela without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 29 min to get from Quepos to Alajuela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quepos to Alajuela bus from?

Quepos to Alajuela bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros station.

Bus or fly from Quepos to Alajuela?

The best way to get from Quepos to Alajuela is to fly which takes 29 min and costs $35 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $18 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Quepos to Alajuela bus arrive?

Quepos to Alajuela bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Terminal TRACOPA station.

Can I drive from Quepos to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Quepos to Alajuela is 106 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Quepos to Alajuela.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 867+ hotels available in Alajuela.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Quepos to Alajuela 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
best
1. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)XQP - SJO
29 min
$37–234
Bus via Hospital Quepos
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hospital Quepos to Terminal Atlántico Norte699 Puerto Jiménez / ...
5h 4m
$8–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Terminal TRACOPA613 Manuel Antonio / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal TUASA to El ErizoAlajuela
4h 42m
$13–17
Drive 106.3 km
1. Drive from Quepos to Alajuela106.3 km
2h 48m
$15–21
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Quepos to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría
4h 15m
$30–60
Bus via INVU Tárcoles
1. Take the bus from Quepos to TárcolesPuntarenas
2. Take the bus from INVU Tárcoles to Puente Villa Bonita655 Jacó
5h 2m
$9–17

Quepos to Alajuela by bus

62Weekly Buses

5h 2mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 68.2 km
Duration: 29 min

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

Costa Rica Green Airways, World Ticket, and SANSA fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to El Erizo via Terminal TRACOPA, Terminal Cartago, Mercado Borbón, and Terminal TUASA in around 4h 42m.

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