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 $6 - $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 Parada Aeropuerto via Costado Sur De La Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

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 2h 50m 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 2h 50m.

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 819+ hotels available in Alajuela.

Pital to Alajuela - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 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 #2
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
$6–9
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 Parada Aeropuertobus 515
2h 50m
$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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pital to Naranjobus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Naranjo to Alajuelabus Alajuela
3h 14m
$7–10

Pital to Alajuela by bus and foot

35Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest 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 and World Ticket fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Buses de Pital to Parada Aeropuerto via Terminal San Carlos and Costado Sur De La Terminal San Carlos in around 2h 50m.

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