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How to get fromAlajuela to Pitalby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela to Pital by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    1h 7m
    $234–329

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Terminal San Carlosbus bus Heredia
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Pitalbus bus 205
    6h
    $7–10

  3. Bus via Terminal San Carlos

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus bus 205
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal de Buses de Pitalbus bus Quesada
    5h 27m
    $8–9

  4. Drive  71.6 km

    1. Drive from Alajuela to Pitalcar car 71.6 km
    1h 45m
    $10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alajuela to Pitaltaxi taxi 71.6 km
    1h 45m
    $160–190

Alajuela to Pital by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105 km
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Pital, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alajuela to Terminal de Buses de Pital via Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola, Terminal Atlántico Norte, and Terminal San Carlos in around 5h 27m.

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