There are 4 ways to get from Limón to Alajuela by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane LIO - SJO
40 min$160–240Bus via Terminal Atlántico Norte
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus San José – Manzanillo
- Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 100 m sur De La Agoníabus 200 / ...
4h 44m$10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 703-A
- Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 100 m sur De La Agoníabus 200 / ...
4h 13m$17–23Drive 168.3 km
- Drive from Limón to Alajuelacar 168.3 km
3h 10m$23–33
Limón to Alajuela by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limón to Alajuela is to bus via Terminal Atlántico Norte which costs $10 - $15 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Limón to Alajuela is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $160 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Limón to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds and arriving at 100 m sur De La Agonía via Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Limón and Alajuela is 130 km. The road distance is 168.3 km.
The best way to get from Limón to Alajuela without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $17 - $24.
It takes approximately 40 min to fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), including transfers and time at the airport.
Limón to Alajuela bus services, operated by Grupo Caribeños, depart from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds station.
The best way to get from Limón to Alajuela is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $160 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $24 and takes 4h 13m.
The quickest flight from Limón International Airport Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Limón to Alajuela bus services, operated by Grupo Caribeños, arrive at Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José station.
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 Diagonal Al Macdonalds to 100 m sur De La Agonía via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José and Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 in around 4h 13m.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Limón International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Limón International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Phone
- +506 2222 0610
- info@caribeños.com
- Website
- Grupo Caribeños
Bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Schedules at
- Grupo Caribeños
- Phone
- +506 2442 6900
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 100 m sur De La Agonía
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 100 m sur De La Agonía
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Terminal Atlántico Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Autotransportes MEPE
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Limón to Alajuela is 168 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Limón to Alajuela.
SANSA and World Ticket offer flights from Limón International Airport Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport.
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