There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela to Limón by plane, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane SJO - LIO
40 min$160–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Terminal San Carlosbus Heredia
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus San José – Manzanillo
5h 38m$10–15Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Alajuela to Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápilestaxi
- Take the bus from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles to Parada Del Mayoreobus 736-A
3h 12m$177–207Drive 168.1 km
- Drive from Alajuela to Limóncar 168.1 km
2h 42m$23–33Bus via Guápiles
- Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Inicialbus 735-A / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus 736-A
5h 41m$12
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Limón is to bus via Guápiles which costs $12 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Limón is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $160 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Limón. However, there are services departing from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro and arriving at Terminal Mepe - Limón via Terminal Atlántico Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Alajuela and Limón is 130 km. The road distance is 168.1 km.
The best way to get from Alajuela to Limón without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $170 - $210.
It takes approximately 40 min to fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO), including transfers and time at the airport.
Alajuela to Limón bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro station.
The best way to get from Alajuela to Limón is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $160 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $15 and takes 5h 38m.
The quickest flight from Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport to Limón International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Alajuela to Limón bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Terminal San Carlos station.
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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Terminal Mepe - Limón via Terminal San Carlos and Terminal Atlántico Norte in around 5h 38m.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limón International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Phone
- +506 2768 8787 / 2768 8732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tracasa
Bus from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles to Parada Del Mayoreo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- Tracasa
Bus from Terminal Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- Tracasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Limón is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Alajuela to Limón.
SANSA and World Ticket offer flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport to Limón International Airport Airport.
There are 39+ hotels available in Limón.