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How to get fromBelén to Alajuelaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Belén to Alajuela by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Belén to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabus bus 1502
    4h 2m
    $9–12

  2. Drive 213.8 km

    1. Drive from Belén to Alajuelacar car 213.8 km
    4h 4m
    $29–42

  3. Bus to Tamarindo Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Belén to Villarrealbus bus
    2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TNO - SJO
    2h 55m
    $188–269

  4. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Belén to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LIR - SJO
    3h 21m
    $253–978

  5. Bus to Nosara Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Belén to Terminal Tamarindobus bus
    2. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane NOB - SJO
    3h 31m
    $491–652

Belén to Alajuela by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 241.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Belén, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Belén to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría twice daily. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 4h 2m.

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