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How to get fromAlajuela to Borucaby plane, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Alajuela to Boruca by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Golfito, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane plane SJO - GLF
    2. Drive from Golfito (GLF) to Borucacar car
    2h 41m
    $204–259

  2. Drive 217.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alajuela to Borucacar car 217.9 km
    5h
    $30–43

  3. Bus via El Ceibo

    1. Take the bus from San José to El Ceibobus bus Coto 47 – San José vía Cerro de la muerte / ...
    6h 50m
    $85–107

  4. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane SJO - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Borucacar car
    2h 46m
    $164–212

  5. Fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane plane SJO - PJM
    2. Drive from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Borucacar car
    3h 17m
    $200–249

  6. Fly to Drake Bay, drive

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane plane SJO - DRK
    2. Drive from Drake Bay (DRK) to Borucacar car
    3h 38m
    $204–252

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San José to Puerto Nuevobus bus Coto 47 – San José vía Cerro de la muerte / ...
    7h 2m
    $47–55

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 279.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

Tracopa operates a bus from San José to El Ceibo hourly. Tickets cost $15–17 and the journey takes 4h 29m.

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