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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Tibás is to train which costs $1 - $2 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Tibás is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Tibás?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alajuela and arriving at Hospital México. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Alajuela and Tibás?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estación Hospital Alajuela and arriving at Santa Rosa. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Alajuela to Tibás?

The distance between Alajuela and Tibás is 18 km. The road distance is 19.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Tibás without a car is to bus which takes 23 min and costs $1 - $14.

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

The bus from Alajuela to Hospital México takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Tibás bus from?

Alajuela to Tibás bus services, operated by Autotransportes Palmares, depart from Alajuela station.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Tibás train from?

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

Train or bus from Alajuela to Tibás?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Tibás is to bus which takes 23 min and costs $1 - $14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $2 and takes 35 min.

Where does the Alajuela to Tibás bus arrive?

Alajuela to Tibás bus services, operated by Autotransportes Palmares, arrive at Hospital México station.

Where does the Alajuela to Tibás train arrive?

Alajuela to Tibás train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Santa Rosa station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Tibás?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Tibás is 19 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Alajuela to Tibás.

Where can I stay near Tibás?

There are 765+ hotels available in Tibás.

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There are 4 ways to get from Alajuela to Tibás by bus, train, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Alajuela to Hospital Méxicobus San José / ...
23 min
$1–14
Train
1. Take the train from Estación Hospital Alajuela to Santa Rosatrain Alajuela
35 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alajuela to Tibástaxi 19.2 km
22 min
$40–50
Drive 19.2 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Tibáscar 19.2 km
22 min
$3–4

Alajuela to Tibás by bus

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Distance: 17.8 km
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Tibás, Costa Rica?

Autotransportes Palmares operates a bus from Alajuela to Hospital México every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 23 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from Estación Hospital Alajuela to Santa Rosa 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 35 min.

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