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How to get fromPlaya Conchal to Alajuelaby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Playa Conchal to Alajuela by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TNO - SJO
    1h 15m
    $205–260

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus bus Santa Cruz
    6h 24m
    $15–22

  3. Drive 243 km

    1. Drive from Playa Conchal to Alajuelacar car 243 km
    4h 29m
    $33–48

  4. Shuttle via Santa Elena

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Brasilito to Monteverdeshuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus Private / ...
    2h 58m
    $657

  5. Shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Conchal to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LIR - SJO
    3h 8m
    $233–769

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Conchal Beach to San Joséshuttle bus Private / ...
    6h 3m
    $361–362

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Playa Conchal, Costa Rica and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligente once daily. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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