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How to get fromPopoyo to Alajuelaby taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Popoyo to Alajuela by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus via Cañas

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Popoyo to Rivastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañasbus bus Mga
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Cañera to Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    8h 26m
    $63–79

  2. Drive 350.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Popoyo to Alajuelacar car 350.8 km
    5h 36m
    $47–68

  3. Shuttle to Managua Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mukul Beach Golf & Spa to Managua Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MGA - SJO
    6h 27m
    $441–665

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Popoyo to Rivastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabus bus Mga
    8h 40m
    $64–81

  5. Taxi, bus via Juntas

    1. Take the taxi from Popoyo to Rivastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Limonalbus bus Mga
    3. Take the bus from Las Juntas to Alajuelabus bus
    8h 43m
    $60–79

  6. Shuttle, shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Entrance Guasacate to Rivasshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane FON - SJO
    7h 21m

  7. Shuttle, shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Entrance Guasacate to Rivasshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TNO - SJO
    8h 8m

  8. Shuttle, bus to Liberia International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Entrance Guasacate to Rivasshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LIR - SJO
    8h 21m

  9. Shuttle, shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Entrance Guasacate to Rivasshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane NOB - SJO
    9h 19m

Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Popoyo to Alajuela.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Popoyo, Nicaragua and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Popoyo to Alajuela. However, you can take the taxi to Rivas, take the bus to Peñas Blancas, take the bus to Cañas, walk to Terminal de Buses La Cañera, then take the bus to Central de Autobuses del Norte. Alternatively, you can drive from Popoyo to Alajuela in around 5h 36m.

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