There are 4 ways to get from Manuel Antonio National Park to Alajuela by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
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Fly
best- Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane XQP - SJO
43 min$158–211Drive 109.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Manuel Antonio to Alajuelacar 109.6 km
2h 54m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Manuel Antonio to San Josébus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
- Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 100 m sur De La Agoníabus 200 / ...
4h 46m$16–19Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Manuel Antonio to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan SantamaríaManuel antonio
4h 30m$30–60
Manuel Antonio National Park to Alajuela by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manuel Antonio National Park to Alajuela is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Manuel Antonio National Park to Alajuela is to fly which takes 43 min and costs $150 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Manuel Antonio National Park to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from Manuel Antonio 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 46m.
The distance between Manuel Antonio National Park and Alajuela is 70 km. The road distance is 109.6 km.
The best way to get from Manuel Antonio National Park to Alajuela without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $16 - $19.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Manuel Antonio National Park to Alajuela, including transfers.
Manuel Antonio National Park to Alajuela bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Manuel Antonio station.
The best way to get from Manuel Antonio National Park to Alajuela is to fly which takes 43 min and costs $150 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $19 and takes 4h 46m.
Manuel Antonio National Park to Alajuela bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at San José station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manuel Antonio National Park to Alajuela is 110 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Manuel Antonio National Park to Alajuela.
What companies run services between Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica and Alajuela, Costa Rica?
SANSA, World Ticket, and Costa Rica Green Airways fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manuel Antonio to 100 m sur De La Agonía via Manuel Antonio, San José, and Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 in around 4h 46m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–290
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–290
- Website
- costaricagreenair.com
Flights from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–220
- Phone
- +506 2221 4214
- [email protected]
- Website
- tracopacr.com
Bus from Manuel Antonio to San José
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $15–17
- 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
- Phone
- +506 2642 0024
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zuma Tours
Shuttle from Manuel Antonio to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Zuma Tours
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