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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Heredia is to train which costs $1 - $2 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Heredia is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $27 - $33.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Heredia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro and arriving at Hospital Viejo. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Alajuela and Heredia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estación Hospital Alajuela and arriving at Estación Heredia. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Alajuela to Heredia?

The distance between Alajuela and Heredia is 11 km. The road distance is 12.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Heredia without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs $1 - $2.

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

The train from Estación Hospital Alajuela to Estación Heredia takes 27 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Heredia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Heredia train from?

Alajuela to Heredia train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Estación Hospital Alajuela station.

Train or bus from Alajuela to Heredia?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Heredia is to train which takes 27 min and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $2 and takes 34 min.

Where does the Alajuela to Heredia bus arrive?

Alajuela to Heredia bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Hospital Viejo station.

Where does the Alajuela to Heredia train arrive?

Alajuela to Heredia train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación Heredia station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Heredia?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Heredia is 12 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Alajuela to Heredia.

Where can I stay near Heredia?

There are 785+ hotels available in Heredia.

Alajuela to Heredia - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Estación Hospital Alajuela to Estación Herediatrain Alajuela
27 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Hospital Viejobus Heredia
34 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alajuela to Herediataxi 12.5 km
16 min
$27–33
Drive 12.5 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Herediacar 12.5 km
16 min
$2–3
Walk
1. Take the foot from Alajuela to Herediawalk 13.3 km
2h 39m

Alajuela to Heredia by train

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Distance: 11.2 km
Duration: 27 min

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

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from Estación Hospital Alajuela to Estación Heredia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, TUASA operates a bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Hospital Viejo every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 34 min.

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