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How to get fromAlajuela to San Rafaelby train, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Alajuela to San Rafael by train, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Estación Hospital Alajuela to Estación Herediatrain train Alajuela
    2. Take the bus from Heredia to San Rafaelbus bus
    1h 17m

  2. Drive 15 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alajuela to San Rafaelcar car 15 km
    19 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alajuela to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 15 km
    19 min
    $30–40

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Alajuela to San Rafaelwalk walk 15.2 km
    3h 2m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and San Rafael, Heredia, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Alajuela to San Rafael. However, you can take the train to Estación Heredia, walk to Heredia, then take the bus to San Rafael. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to San Rafael.

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