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How to get fromAlajuela to Rio Celesteby plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela to Rio Celeste by plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    2. Take the taxi from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Rio Celestetaxi taxi
    2h 25m
    $307–413

  2. Drive 183.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alajuela to Rio Celestecar car 183.8 km
    3h 12m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Los Ángelesbus bus Alajuela
    2. Take the taxi from Los Ángeles to Rio Celestetaxi taxi
    4h 20m
    $95–124

  4. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Take the taxi from La Fortuna to Rio Celestetaxi taxi
    3h 7m
    $418–448

  5. Bus, taxi via Los Ángeles

    1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Los Ángelesbus bus 501-B / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Los Ángeles to Rio Celestetaxi taxi
    4h 24m
    $95–124

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Rio Celeste, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Alajuela to Rio Celeste. However, you can fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) then take the taxi to Rio Celeste. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Ángeles then take the taxi to Rio Celeste.

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