There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela to Punta Uva by plane, shuttle, 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, shuttle
best- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane SJO - LIO
- Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Punta de Uva
2h 2m$201–270Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Punta de Uvabus San José – Manzanillo
7h 23m$13–20Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Alajuela to Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápilestaxi
- Take the bus from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Punta de Uvabus
5h 39m$181–214Drive 234 km
- Drive from Alajuela to Punta Uvacar 234 km
3h 54m$32–47Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from San José to Punta de UvaShared
5h$72
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Punta Uva is to bus which costs $13 - $20 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Punta Uva is to fly and shuttle which takes 2h 2m and costs $200 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Punta Uva. However, there are services departing from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro and arriving at Punta de Uva via Terminal Atlántico Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Alajuela and Punta Uva is 192 km. The road distance is 234 km.
The best way to get from Alajuela to Punta Uva without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $180 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Alajuela to Punta Uva, including transfers.
Alajuela to Punta Uva bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.
Alajuela to Punta Uva bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, arrive at Punta de Uva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Punta Uva is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Alajuela to Punta Uva.
Book your Alajuela to Punta Uva bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Punta Uva, Costa Rica?
Caribe Shuttle operates a shuttle from San José to Punta de Uva twice daily. Tickets cost $72 and the journey takes 5h.
- 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 2750 0626
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caribe Shuttle
Shuttle from Limon Airport to Punta de Uva
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Caribe Shuttle
Shuttle from San José to Punta de Uva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $72
- Website
- Caribe Shuttle
- 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 The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 685+ hotels available in Punta Uva.


