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

The cheapest way to get from Belén to Alajuela is to train which costs $1 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Belén to Alajuela is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $18 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Belén and Alajuela?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parada Lizano and arriving at Contiguo A La Bomba "La Tropicana". Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Belén and Alajuela?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Joaquín de Flores and arriving at Estación Hospital Alajuela. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Belén to Alajuela?

The distance between Belén and Alajuela is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Belén to Alajuela without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $1.

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

The train from San Joaquín de Flores to Estación Hospital Alajuela takes 17 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Belén to Alajuela bus from?

Belén to Alajuela bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from Parada Lizano station.

Where do I catch the Belén to Alajuela train from?

Belén to Alajuela train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from San Joaquín de Flores station.

Train or bus from Belén to Alajuela?

The best way to get from Belén to Alajuela is to train which takes 17 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $14 and takes 20 min.

Where does the Belén to Alajuela bus arrive?

Belén to Alajuela bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Contiguo A La Bomba "La Tropicana" station.

Where does the Belén to Alajuela train arrive?

Belén to Alajuela train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación Hospital Alajuela station.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 816+ hotels available in Alajuela.

Belén to Alajuela - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Belén to Alajuela by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from San Joaquín de Flores to Estación Hospital Alajuelatrain Alajuela
17 min
$1
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parada Lizano to Contiguo A La Bomba "La Tropicana"bus 200 / ...
20 min
$1–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Belén to Alajuelataxi 8.2 km
10 min
$18–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from Belén to Alajuelawalk 9 km
1h 48m

Belén to Alajuela by train

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Distance: 7.1 km
Duration: 17 min

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

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from San Joaquín de Flores to Estación Hospital Alajuela 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, TUASA operates a bus from Parada Lizano to Contiguo A La Bomba "La Tropicana" every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 20 min. Seven other operators also service this route.

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