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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Golfito is to bus via Ciudad Neilly which costs $24 - $28 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Golfito is to fly which takes 1h and costs $190 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Golfito?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Golfito. However, there are services departing from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro and arriving at Golfito via Terminal Tica Bus and Río Claro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Golfito?

The distance between Alajuela and Golfito is 188 km. The road distance is 265.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Golfito without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $45 - $430.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Golfito bus from?

Alajuela to Golfito bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro station.

Bus or fly from Alajuela to Golfito?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Golfito is to fly which takes 1h and costs $190 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 9h 17m.

How long is the flight from Alajuela to Golfito?

The quickest flight from Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport to Golfito Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

Where does the Alajuela to Golfito bus arrive?

Alajuela to Golfito bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedes station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Golfito?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Golfito is 265 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Alajuela to Golfito.

Which airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport to Golfito Airport?

World Ticket and SANSA offer flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport to Golfito Airport.

Where can I stay near Golfito?

There are 107+ hotels available in Golfito.

Alajuela to Golfito - 7 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

Q: How long does it take to get from Alajuela to Golfito?

It takes approximately 1h to fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF), including transfers and time at the airport.

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
1h
$190–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedesbus 200
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Río Clarobus Panamá
9h 17m
$25–37
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Dominical to Río Clarobus Panamá
6h 21m
$48–427
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Alajuela to Dominicalcar
2. Take the bus from Dominical to Río Clarobus Panamá
6h 17m
$28–41
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus 200 / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Golfitoshuttle Private
5h 2m
$520–521
Bus via Ciudad Neilly
1. Take the bus from San José to Ciudad Neillybus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
9h 18m
$25–27
Drive 265.4 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Golfitocar 265.4 km
5h 26m
$36–52

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

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Distance: 187.6 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

World Ticket and SANSA fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Golfito via Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedes, Terminal Tica Bus, and Río Claro in around 9h 17m.

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