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

The cheapest way to get from Golfito to Alajuela is to drive and bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Golfito to Alajuela is to fly which takes 1h and costs $220 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Golfito and Alajuela?

No, there is no direct bus from Golfito to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from Golfito and arriving at 100 m sur De La Agonía via Río Claro and Frente A Funeraria Del Magisterio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Golfito to Alajuela?

The distance between Golfito and Alajuela is 188 km. The road distance is 268 km.

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

The best way to get from Golfito to Alajuela without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $521.

Where do I catch the Golfito to Alajuela bus from?

Golfito to Alajuela bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Río Claro station.

Bus or fly from Golfito to Alajuela?

The best way to get from Golfito to Alajuela is to fly which takes 1h and costs $220 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 8h 57m.

How long is the flight from Golfito to Alajuela?

The quickest flight from Golfito Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

Where does the Golfito to Alajuela bus arrive?

Golfito to Alajuela bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

Can I drive from Golfito to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Golfito to Alajuela is 268 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Golfito to Alajuela.

Which airlines fly from Golfito Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport?

World Ticket and SANSA offer flights from Golfito Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 800+ hotels available in Alajuela.

Golfito to Alajuela - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and shuttle

Q: How long does it take to get from Golfito to Alajuela?

It takes approximately 1h to fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), including transfers and time at the airport.

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane GLF - SJO
1h
$220–250
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Golfito to Parada, 80 Metros Después Del Puente Río Barrigonescar
2. Take the bus from Parada, 80 Metros Después Del Puente Río Barrigones to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 699Bs
5h 43m
$24–34
Drive 268 km
1. Drive from Golfito to Alajuelacar 268 km
5h 29m
$43–62
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Golfito to San Joséshuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 100 m sur De La Agoníabus 200 / ...
4h 27m
$521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Río Claro to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá
2. Take the bus from Frente A Funeraria Del Magisterio to 100 m sur De La Agoníabus 200
8h 57m
$26–36

Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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Distance: 187.6 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golfito to 100 m sur De La Agonía via Río Claro, Terminal Tica Bus, and Frente A Funeraria Del Magisterio in around 8h 57m.

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