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

The cheapest way to get from Cariari to Alajuela is to bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cariari to Alajuela is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Cariari and Alajuela?

No, there is no direct bus from Cariari to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from Cariari and arriving at Alajuela via Terminal Guápiles and Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Cariari to Alajuela?

The distance between Cariari and Alajuela is 106 km. The road distance is 95.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cariari to Alajuela without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Cariari to Alajuela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cariari to Alajuela bus from?

Cariari to Alajuela bus services, operated by COOPETRACA, depart from Cariari station.

Where does the Cariari to Alajuela bus arrive?

Cariari to Alajuela bus services, operated by COOPETRACA, arrive at Guápiles station.

Can I drive from Cariari to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Cariari to Alajuela is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Cariari to Alajuela.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 829+ hotels available in Alajuela.

Cariari to Alajuela - 3 ways to travel via bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cariari to Alajuela by bus or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cariari to Guápilesbus Guápiles
2. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribebus San José
2h 54m
$5
Drive 95.8 km
1. Drive from Cariari to Alajuelacar 95.8 km
1h 43m
$13–19
Bus via El Erizo
1. Take the bus from Cariari to Guápilesbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal TUASA to El Erizobus
3h 15m
$6–7

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Distance: 105.9 km
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Cariari, Limón, Costa Rica and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Cariari to Alajuela via Terminal Guápiles, Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe, and Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola in around 2h 54m.

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