What is the cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo?

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo is to bus which costs $10 - $14 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo?

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $240 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Puerto Carrillo?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo. However, there are services departing from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro and arriving at Puerto Carrillo via Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo?

The distance between Alajuela and Puerto Carrillo is 196 km. The road distance is 212.7 km.

How do I travel from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo without a car?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 19m and costs $70 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo bus from?

Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro station.

Bus or fly from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $240 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo bus arrive?

Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedes station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo.

Where can I stay near Puerto Carrillo?

There are 317+ hotels available in Puerto Carrillo.

Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo by plane, bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Nosara Airport
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
2h 26m
$241–540
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedesbus 200
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Puerto Carrillobus 1507
5h 51m
$11–14
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Hojanchabus 1507
2. Take the taxi from Terminal Hojancha to Puerto Carrillotaxi
4h 19m
$74–91
Drive 212.7 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Puerto Carrillocar 212.7 km
3h 58m
$29–42
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Carrilloshuttle Private / ...
6h 59m
$332
Fly to Cobano, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO)plane SJO - ACO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Montezuma to Carrilloshuttle
3h 38m
$209–279
Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Carrilloshuttle
3h 24m
$255–338
Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane SJO - LIR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Carrilloshuttle
4h 55m
$257–1,482

Alajuela to Puerto Carrillo by bus

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Distance: 195.6 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Puerto Carrillo, Costa Rica?

World Ticket and SANSA fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Interbus Shuttles operates a shuttle from San José to Puerto Carrillo hourly. Tickets cost $330 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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