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How to get fromMexico City to Alajuelaby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MEX - SJO
    5h
    $150–382

  2. Bus via Poniente 112

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Salvador to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2d 6h
    $132–193

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from México City to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    47h 55m
    $151–213

  4. Drive 2,409.4 km

    1. Drive from Mexico City to Alajuelacar car 2,409.4 km
    33h 45m
    $324–467

  5. Bus via México D.F., Central De Autobuses Del Norte

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus bus
    2d 6h
    $199–285

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,916.6 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Mexico City, Mexico and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Volaris Costa Rica, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and four other airlines fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from México City to Alajuela via Tapachula, San Salvador, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, Terminal Atlántico Norte, and Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola in around 47h 55m.

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