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How to get fromLimón to Alajuelaby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LIO - SJO
    45 min
    $160–200

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limón to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus 703 Limon
    2. Take the bus from Terminal TUASA to El Erizobus bus Alajuela
    4h 20m
    $9–13

  3. Bus via Guápiles

    1. Take the bus from Parada Del Mayoreo to Terminal Guápilesbus bus 736-A
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribebus bus San José
    3h 51m
    $12

  4. Drive 168.3 km

    1. Drive from Limón to Alajuelacar car 168.3 km
    3h 10m
    $23–33

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus bus 703-A
    2. Take the bus from Terminal TUASA to El Erizobus bus Alajuela
    4h 19m
    $18–25

Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.6 km
  • Duration: 45 min

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parada Del Mayoreo to Alajuela via Terminal Guápiles, Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe, and Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola in around 3h 51m.

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