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How to get fromAlajuela to Guatemala Cityby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela to Guatemala City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SJO - GUA
    2h 38m
    $184–509

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Ciudad de Guatemalabus bus San Salvador – Ciudad de Guatemala
    32h
    $85–124

  3. Bus via Estanzuela

    1. Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Las Chinamasbus bus 406
    3. Take the bus from Frontera Valle Nuevo to Condado Concepciónbus bus
    30h 37m

  4. Drive 1,115.8 km

    1. Drive from Alajuela to Guatemala Citycar car 1,115.8 km
    16h 53m
    $150–217

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedesbus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Ciudad de Guatemalabus bus
    32h 55m
    $85–119

Alajuela to Guatemala City by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration32hAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 866 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Guatemala City, Guatemala?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Copa Airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alajuela to Guatemala City via Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola, San José, San Salvador, Las Chinamas, Frontera Valle Nuevo, and Condado Concepción in around 30h 37m.

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