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

The cheapest way to get from Nicoya to Alajuela is to bus which costs $10 - $13 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nicoya to Alajuela is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $80 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Nicoya and Alajuela?

No, there is no direct bus from Nicoya to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from Terminal Nicoya and arriving at 100 m sur De La Agonía via Escuela Juan Rafael Mora Porras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Nicoya to Alajuela?

The distance between Nicoya and Alajuela is 192 km. The road distance is 185 km.

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

The best way to get from Nicoya to Alajuela without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $80 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Nicoya to Alajuela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nicoya to Alajuela bus from?

Nicoya to Alajuela bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Terminal Nicoya station.

Bus or fly from Nicoya to Alajuela?

The best way to get from Nicoya to Alajuela is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $170 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $13 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Nicoya to Alajuela bus arrive?

Nicoya to Alajuela bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Can I drive from Nicoya to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Nicoya to Alajuela is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Nicoya to Alajuela.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 821+ hotels available in Alajuela.

Nicoya to Alajuela - 7 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Nicoya to Alajuela by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Nicoya to Puente de la Amistadtaxi
2. Take the bus from Puente de la Amistad to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabus 1502
2h 2m
$83–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Nicoya to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Escuela Juan Rafael Mora Porras to 100 m sur De La Agoníabus 200
5h 24m
$10–13
Drive 185 km
1. Drive from Nicoya to Alajuelacar 185 km
3h 17m
$25–36
Fly from Nosara Airport
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
2h 31m
$178–359
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to San Joséshuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 100 m sur De La Agoníabus 200 / ...
2h 57m
$272–273
Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to Tamarindoshuttle
2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
2h 36m
$450–523
Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to La Fortunashuttle
2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane FON - SJO
3h 19m
$573–658

Nicoya to Alajuela by bus

110Weekly Buses

5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.7 km
Duration: 2h 2m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Nicoya to 100 m sur De La Agonía via Central Autobusera Inteligente and Escuela Juan Rafael Mora Porras in around 5h 24m.

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