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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Limón is to bus via Limón which costs $9 - $14 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Limón is to fly which takes 52 min and costs $170 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Limón?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Limón. However, there are services departing from Alajuela and arriving at Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Limón?

The distance between Alajuela and Limón is 135 km. The road distance is 168.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Limón without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $22 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Alajuela to Limón, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Limón bus from?

Alajuela to Limón bus services, operated by Grupo Caribeños, depart from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José station.

Bus or fly from Alajuela to Limón?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Limón is to fly which takes 52 min and costs $170 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $30 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Alajuela to Limón bus arrive?

Alajuela to Limón bus services, operated by Grupo Caribeños, arrive at Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Limón?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Limón is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Alajuela to Limón.

Where can I stay near Limón?

There are 37+ hotels available in Limón.

Alajuela to Limón - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alajuela to Limón by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane SJO - LIO
52 min
$176–210
Bus via Limón
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Terminal San Carlosbus Heredia
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Limónbus 703 San Jose
5h 10m
$9–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Diagonal Al Macdonaldsbus 703-A
4h 45m
$22–30
Drive 168.1 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Limóncar 168.1 km
2h 42m
$23–33
Bus via Guápiles
1. Take the bus from Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe to Terminal Guápilesbus San José
2. Take the bus from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus 736-A
4h 54m
$12
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Terminal San Carlosbus Heredia
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus San José
5h 30m
$10–19

Alajuela to Limón by bus

84Weekly Buses

5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 134.8 km
Duration: 52 min

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Grupo Caribeños operates a bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds every 2 hours. Tickets cost $8–30 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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