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How to get fromAlajuela to Playa Hermosaby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Alajuela to Playa Hermosa by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Guardiabus bus 1502
    2h 31m
    $40–51

  2. Drive 222.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alajuela to Playa Hermosacar car 222.9 km
    3h 47m
    $30–44

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    2h 28m
    $254–811

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Playa Hermosashuttle bus Private / ...
    6h 29m
    $331–332

  5. Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Playa Hermosashuttle bus
    2h 46m
    $261–335

  6. Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Playa Hermosashuttle bus
    3h 42m
    $239–285

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alajuela to Playa Hermosa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 236 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Guardia twice daily. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, SANSA, World Ticket, and Edelweiss Air fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) hourly.

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