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

The cheapest way to get from Heredia to Alajuela is to train which costs $1 - $2 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Heredia to Alajuela is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $27 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Heredia and Alajuela?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Desvio Hacia La Piedad(Crematorio) and arriving at Contiguo A La Bomba "La Tropicana". Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Heredia and Alajuela?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estación Heredia and arriving at Estación Hospital Alajuela. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Heredia to Alajuela?

The distance between Heredia and Alajuela is 11 km. The road distance is 12.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Heredia to Alajuela without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $1 - $2.

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

The train from Estación Heredia to Estación Hospital Alajuela takes 26 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Heredia to Alajuela bus from?

Heredia to Alajuela bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from Desvio Hacia La Piedad(Crematorio) station.

Where do I catch the Heredia to Alajuela train from?

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

Train or bus from Heredia to Alajuela?

The best way to get from Heredia to Alajuela is to train which takes 26 min and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $2 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Heredia to Alajuela bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heredia to Alajuela train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heredia to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Heredia to Alajuela is 13 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Heredia to Alajuela.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 828+ hotels available in Alajuela.

Heredia to Alajuela - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Estación Heredia to Estación Hospital Alajuelatrain Alajuela
26 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Desvio Hacia La Piedad(Crematorio) to Contiguo A La Bomba "La Tropicana"bus Heredia
32 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heredia to Alajuelataxi 12.5 km
16 min
$27–35
Drive 12.5 km
1. Drive from Heredia to Alajuelacar 12.5 km
16 min
$2–3
Walk
1. Take the foot from Heredia to Alajuelawalk 13.3 km
2h 39m

Heredia to Alajuela by train

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Distance: 11.2 km
Duration: 26 min

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

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from Estación Heredia to Estación Hospital Alajuela 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, TUASA operates a bus from Desvio Hacia La Piedad(Crematorio) to Contiguo A La Bomba "La Tropicana" every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 32 min.

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