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

The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Alajuela is to bus via Terminal TRACOPA which costs $13 - $18 and takes 4h 23m.

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 $105 - $115.

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 Quepos and arriving at Esq Pintura Sur via Funeraria del Magisterio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

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 3h 40m and costs $13 - $40.

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 Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Quepos 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 $105 - $115. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $40 and takes 3h 40m.

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 865+ hotels available in Alajuela.

Quepos to Alajuela - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 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)plane XQP - SJO
29 min
$108–115
Bus via Terminal TRACOPA
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Terminal TRACOPAbus 613 Manuel Antonio / ...
4h 23m
$13–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quepos to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá
3h 40m
$14–39
Drive 106.3 km
1. Drive from Quepos to Alajuelacar 106.3 km
2h 48m
$15–21
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Quepos to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríashuttle Manuel antonio
4h 15m
$30–60

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

130Weekly Planes

29 minAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68.2 km
Duration: 29 min

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

SANSA, Costa Rica Green Airways, and World Ticket fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) hourly. Alternatively, Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Quepos to Terminal Tica Bus twice daily. Tickets cost $12–40 and the journey takes 3h.

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