What is the cheapest way to get from Panama City to Alajuela?

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to Alajuela is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 16h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panama City to Alajuela?

The fastest way to get from Panama City to Alajuela is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $170 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Panama City and Alajuela?

No, there is no direct bus from Panama City to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from Terminal Albrook and arriving at Esq Pintura Sur via Funeraria del Magisterio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

How far is it from Panama City to Alajuela?

The distance between Panama City and Alajuela is 563 km. The road distance is 793.1 km.

How do I travel from Panama City to Alajuela without a car?

The best way to get from Panama City to Alajuela without a car is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs $55 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Panama City to Alajuela?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Panama City to Alajuela, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Panama City to Alajuela?

The best way to get from Panama City to Alajuela is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $170 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 16h 10m.

What is the time difference between Panama City and Alajuela?

Alajuela is 1h behind Panama City. It is currently 8:28 PM in Panama City and 7:28 PM in Alajuela.

Can I drive from Panama City to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to Alajuela is 793 km. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Panama City to Alajuela.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 830+ hotels available in Alajuela.

Panama City to Alajuela - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

Q: Where do I catch the Panama City to Alajuela bus from?

Panama City to Alajuela bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal Albrook station.

Q: Where does the Panama City to Alajuela bus arrive?

Panama City to Alajuela bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

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There are 4 ways to get from Panama City to Alajuela by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PTY - SJO
3h 44m
$178–388
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá / ...
16h 10m
$59–90
Drive 793.1 km
1. Drive from Panama City to Alajuelacar 793.1 km
13h 3m
$109–157
Bus via Terminal Tica Bus Panamá
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus San José – Panamá
2. Take the bus from Frente A Funeraria Del Magisterio to 100 m sur De La Agoníabus 200
17h 56m
$59–79

Panama City to Alajuela by bus

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17h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 562.6 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Copa Airlines fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Bus 4 times a day. Tickets cost $58–90 and the journey takes 15h 30m. Tica Bus also services this route once daily.

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