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How to get fromSan José to Alajuelaby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Alajuela by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Alajuelabus bus San José / ...
    29 min
    $1–2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Alajuelataxi taxi 19.3 km
    20 min
    $40–50

  3. Drive 19.3 km

    1. Drive from San José to Alajuelacar car 19.3 km
    20 min
    $3–4

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to San Jose Airportshuttle bus Shared
    34 min
    $7–11

San José to Alajuela by bus

Calendar2446Weekly Buses
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.4 km
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Autotransportes Palmares operates a bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Alajuela every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 29 min. TUASA also services this route every 5 minutes.

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