What is the cheapest way to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela?

The cheapest way to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela?

The fastest way to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela is to fly which takes 1h 4m and costs $180 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Playa Santa Teresa and Alajuela?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Teresa and arriving at Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela?

The distance between Playa Santa Teresa and Alajuela is 118 km. The road distance is 250 km.

How do I travel from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela without a car?

The best way to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $110 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela bus from?

Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela bus services, operated by Tropical Tours Shuttles, depart from Santa Teresa station.

Where does the Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela bus arrive?

Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela bus services, operated by Tropical Tours Shuttles, arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría station.

Can I drive from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela is 250 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 833+ hotels available in Alajuela.

Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuela by plane, taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or busferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane ACO - SJO
1h 4m
$182–218
Drive 250 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Playa Santa Teresa to Alajuelacar 250 km
4h 48m
$34–49
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Playa Santa Teresa to Jicaraltaxi
2. Take the bus from Jicaral to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus San José
4h 11m
$115–134
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Playa Santa Teresa 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 48m
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Teresa to San Joséshuttle Private / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 100 m sur De La Agoníabus 200 / ...
6h 57m
$371–372
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Santa Teresa to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabusferry Santa Teresa
7h 15m
$65–69

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

117Weekly Planes

1h 3mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.3 km
Duration: 1h 4m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Cobano (ACO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) hourly. Alternatively, Tropical Tours Shuttles operates a vehicle from Santa Teresa to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría twice daily. Tickets cost $65–69 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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