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How to get fromAlajuela to Playas del Cocoby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Alajuela to Playas del Coco by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Comunidadbus bus 1502
    2h 27m
    $40–51

  2. Drive  224.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alajuela to Playas del Cococar car 224.2 km
    3h 45m
    $31–44

  3. 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 Playa Tamarindo to Playas del Cocoshuttle bus
    2h 37m

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Playas del Cocoshuttle bus Private / ...
    6h 29m
    $332

  5. Fly to Liberia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    2. Take the bus from Sardinal to Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Cocobus bus
    2h 52m
    $201–1,272

  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 Playas del Cocoshuttle bus
    3h 36m
    $241–484

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Playas del Coco, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Comunidad twice daily. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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