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How to get fromPuriscal to Alajuelaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Puriscal to Alajuela by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salitrales to San Josébus bus Quepos – San José vía Puriscal
    3h 12m
    $10–12

  2. Drive 64.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puriscal to Alajuelacar car 64.3 km
    1h 29m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puriscal to Alajuelataxi taxi 64.3 km
    1h 29m
    $130–160

  4. Bus via Santa Rosa

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Josébus bus Quepos – San José vía Puriscal
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 100 m sur De La Agoníabus bus 200 / ...
    3h 47m
    $12–14

Puriscal to Alajuela by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Puriscal, Costa Rica and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Tracopa operates a bus from Salitrales to San José twice daily. Tickets cost $10–12 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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