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

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

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Popoyo to La Cruzcar car
    2. Take the bus from La Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Liberia to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus bus
    6h 44m
    $26–37

  2. Drive 350.8 km

    1. Drive from Popoyo to Alajuelacar car 350.8 km
    5h 39m
    $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 30m
    $431–765

  4. Taxi, bus

    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 Municipal de Cañas to Antes Del Puente Villa Bonitabus bus
    7h 41m
    $62–79

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Entrance Guasacate to Rivasshuttle bus Regular
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabus bus Mga
    10h 25m

  6. 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

  7. 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

  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 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Popoyo to Alajuela.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 387.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Popoyo to Alajuela. However, you can drive to La Cruz, take the bus to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, walk to Terminal Pulmitan Liberia, take the bus to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, walk to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola, then take the bus to Alajuela. Alternatively, you can drive from Popoyo to Alajuela in around 5h 39m.

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