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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Cañas is to bus which costs $10 - $14 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Cañas is to fly and shuttle which takes 1h 59m and costs $400 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Cañas?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central de Autobuses del Norte and arriving at Terminal de Buses La Cañera. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Cañas?

The distance between Alajuela and Cañas is 152 km. The road distance is 143.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Cañas without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $10 - $14.

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

The bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de Buses La Cañera takes 3h 8m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Cañas bus from?

Alajuela to Cañas bus services, operated by Autotransportes Tilarán S.A, depart from Central de Autobuses del Norte station.

Where does the Alajuela to Cañas bus arrive?

Alajuela to Cañas bus services, operated by Autotransportes Tilarán S.A, arrive at Terminal de Buses La Cañera station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Cañas?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Cañas is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Alajuela to Cañas.

Where can I stay near Cañas?

There are 46+ hotels available in Cañas.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela to Cañas by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de Buses La Cañerabus 501-B / ...
3h 8m
$10–14
Drive 143.2 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Cañascar 143.2 km
2h 31m
$20–28
Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Cañasshuttle
1h 59m
$406–476
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle Private / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Cañasshuttle Private
2h
$582
Fly to Liberia International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane SJO - LIR
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus
3h 9m
$191–572

Alajuela to Cañas by bus

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Distance: 152.4 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Cañas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

Autotransportes Tilarán S.A operates a bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de Buses La Cañera 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 8m.

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