What is the cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Sabanilla?

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Sabanilla is to train which costs $2 - $3 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alajuela to Sabanilla?

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Sabanilla is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Sabanilla?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Sabanilla. However, there are services departing from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro and arriving at C.C.S.S via Torneca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Alajuela and Sabanilla?

No, there is no direct train from Alajuela to Sabanilla. However, there are services departing from Estación Hospital Alajuela and arriving at U Latina San Pedro via Estación al Atlántico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Sabanilla?

The distance between Alajuela and Sabanilla is 24 km. The road distance is 25.6 km.

How do I travel from Alajuela to Sabanilla without a car?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Sabanilla without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $2 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Alajuela to Sabanilla?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Alajuela to Sabanilla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Sabanilla bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Sabanilla train from?

Alajuela to Sabanilla train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Estación Hospital Alajuela station.

Train or bus from Alajuela to Sabanilla?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Sabanilla is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $2 - $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $4 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Alajuela to Sabanilla bus arrive?

Alajuela to Sabanilla bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 station.

Where does the Alajuela to Sabanilla train arrive?

Alajuela to Sabanilla train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación al Atlántico station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Sabanilla?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Sabanilla is 26 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Alajuela to Sabanilla.

Where can I stay near Sabanilla?

There are 736+ hotels available in Sabanilla.

Alajuela to Sabanilla - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela to Sabanilla by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Estación Hospital Alajuela to Estación al Atlánticotrain Alajuela
1h 51m
$2–3
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alajuela to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Colabus San José / ...
2. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to U Latina San Pedrotrain Cartago / ...
1h 56m
Bus
1. Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus 200 / ...
2h 36m
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alajuela to Sabanillataxi 25.6 km
28 min
$50–65
Drive 25.6 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Sabanillacar 25.6 km
28 min
$4–5

Alajuela to Sabanilla by train

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Distance: 23.5 km
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Sabanilla, San José, Costa Rica?

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from Estación Hospital Alajuela to Estación al Atlántico 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, TUASA operates a bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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