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

The cheapest way to get from Curridabat to Alajuela is to train which costs $1 - $3 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Curridabat to Alajuela is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Curridabat and Alajuela?

No, there is no direct bus from Curridabat to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from C.C.S.S and arriving at 100 m sur De La Agonía via Frente A Funeraria Del Magisterio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Curridabat and Alajuela?

No, there is no direct train from Curridabat to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from Cfia and arriving at Estación Hospital Alajuela via Estación al Atlántico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Curridabat to Alajuela?

The distance between Curridabat and Alajuela is 25 km. The road distance is 25.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Curridabat to Alajuela without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 12m and costs $1 - $3.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Curridabat to Alajuela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Curridabat to Alajuela bus from?

Curridabat to Alajuela bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from Frente A Funeraria Del Magisterio station.

Where do I catch the Curridabat to Alajuela train from?

Curridabat to Alajuela train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Estación al Atlántico station.

Train or bus from Curridabat to Alajuela?

The best way to get from Curridabat to Alajuela is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $1 - $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Curridabat to Alajuela bus arrive?

Curridabat to Alajuela bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at 100 m sur De La Agonía station.

Where does the Curridabat to Alajuela train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Curridabat to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Curridabat to Alajuela is 25 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Curridabat to Alajuela.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 828+ hotels available in Alajuela.

Curridabat to Alajuela - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Curridabat to Alajuela by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cfia to Estación al Atlánticotrain Cartago / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal TUASA to Esq Pintura Surbus San Jose
1h 12m
$2–3
Train, bus via Alajuela
1. Take the train from Cfia to Estación al Atlánticotrain Cartago / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Alajuelabus San José / ...
1h 15m
Train
1. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Hospital Alajuelatrain Alajuela
2h 2m
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Curridabat to Alajuelataxi 25.5 km
28 min
$50–65
Drive 25.5 km
1. Drive from Curridabat to Alajuelacar 25.5 km
28 min
$4–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frente A Funeraria Del Magisterio to 100 m sur De La Agoníabus 200
1h 30m
$3–4
Train, bus via Heredia
1. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Herediatrain Alajuela
2. Take the bus from Heredia to El Erizobus Alajuela
1h 55m
$3–5

Curridabat to Alajuela by train

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Distance: 25.4 km
Duration: 1h 12m

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

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Hospital Alajuela 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, TUASA operates a bus from Frente A Funeraria Del Magisterio to 100 m sur De La Agonía every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 52 min.

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