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How to get fromSan Mateo to Alajuelaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Mateo to Alajuela by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Orotina to Antes Del Puente Villa Bonitabus bus 655
    49 min

  2. Drive 45.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Mateo to Alajuelacar car 45.7 km
    47 min
    $7–9

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from San Mateo to Atenastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Atenas to Alajuelabus bus 203 Alajuela
    51 min
    $48–56

  4. Bus via Campo Ferial Orotina

    1. Take the bus from Campo Ferial Orotina to Puente Villa Bonitabus bus 655 Jacó
    1h 46m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Mateo to Alajuelataxi taxi 45.7 km
    47 min
    $95–120

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 45.8 km
  • Duration: 49 min

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

Transportes Jacó operates a bus from Orotina to Antes Del Puente Villa Bonita every 4 hours, and the journey takes 43 min.

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