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

The cheapest way to get from Paquera to Alajuela is to bus and ferry which costs $18 - $25 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paquera to Alajuela is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $210 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Paquera and Alajuela?

No, there is no direct bus from Paquera to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from Paquera and arriving at El Erizo via Paquera and Terminal TUASA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Paquera to Alajuela?

The distance between Paquera and Alajuela is 133 km. The road distance is 244.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Paquera to Alajuela without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 6m and costs $18 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Paquera to Alajuela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paquera to Alajuela bus from?

Paquera to Alajuela bus services, operated by Transportes Cóbano, depart from Paquera station.

Where does the Paquera to Alajuela bus arrive?

Paquera to Alajuela bus services, operated by Transportes Cóbano, arrive at Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Can I drive from Paquera to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Paquera to Alajuela is 244 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Paquera to Alajuela.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 833+ hotels available in Alajuela.

Paquera to Alajuela - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus and ferry, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Paquera to Alajuela by plane, busferry, car, bus, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane ACO - SJO
1h 16m
$211–252
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Paquera to Terminal Atlántico Nortebusferry San Jose
6h 6m
$18–24
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Paquera to En La Esquina De La Entrada A La Calle Del Conavi, Antes De La Rotondacar
2. Take the bus from En La Esquina De La Entrada A La Calle Del Conavi, Antes De La Rotonda to Antes Del Puente Villa Bonitabus 655
4h 20m
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to San Joséshuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Terminal TUASA to El Erizobus Alajuela
4h 56m
$316–620
Drive 244.4 km
1. Drive from Paquera to Alajuelacar 244.4 km
4h 20m
$33–48

Cobano (ACO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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Distance: 132.9 km
Duration: 1h 16m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Cobano (ACO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) hourly. Alternatively, Transportes Cóbano operates a vehicle from Paquera to Terminal Atlántico Norte once daily. Tickets cost $16–21 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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