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

The cheapest way to get from Pital to Alajuela is to bus which costs $7 - $10 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pital to Alajuela is to fly which takes 1h 7m and costs $220 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Pital and Alajuela?

No, there is no direct bus from Pital to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Buses de Pital and arriving at Alajuela via Costado Sur De La Terminal San Carlos and Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Pital to Alajuela?

The distance between Pital and Alajuela is 105 km. The road distance is 71.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pital to Alajuela without a car is to bus via Terminal San Carlos which takes 3h 44m and costs $10 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Pital to Alajuela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pital to Alajuela bus from?

Pital to Alajuela bus services, operated by Transportes Pital, depart from Terminal de Buses de Pital station.

Bus or fly from Pital to Alajuela?

The best way to get from Pital to Alajuela is to fly which takes 1h 7m and costs $220 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Terminal San Carlos, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Pital to Alajuela bus arrive?

Pital to Alajuela bus services, operated by Transportes Pital, arrive at Terminal San Carlos station.

Can I drive from Pital to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Pital to Alajuela is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Pital to Alajuela.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 831+ hotels available in Alajuela.

Pital to Alajuela - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Pital to Alajuela by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly
best
1. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane FON - SJO
1h 7m
$227–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pital to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 205
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 100 m sur De La Agoníabus 200 / ...
5h 5m
$7–9
Bus via Terminal San Carlos
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Pital to Terminal San Carlosbus Quesada
2. Take the bus from Costado Sur De La Terminal San Carlos to Escuela Juan Rafael Mora, Detrás De Torre Mercedesbus 515
3h 44m
$11–14
Drive 71.1 km
1. Drive from Pital to Alajuelacar 71.1 km
1h 45m
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pital to Alajuelataxi 71.1 km
1h 45m
$160–190

Pital to Alajuela by bus and foot

35Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.8 km
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Pital, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

SANSA flies from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Buses de Pital to Alajuela via Terminal San Carlos, Costado Sur De La Terminal San Carlos, Escuela Juan Rafael Mora, Detrás De Torre Mercedes, and Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola in around 3h 44m.

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