How to get from Poás to Alajuela by bus?

From Poás to Alajuela by bus

To get from Poás to Alajuela in San José, take the ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS bus from Cercanías A Cementerio San Pedro De Poás station to Bernardo Soto Alfaro station. Next, take the SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO bus from Terminal Tuasa Alajuela station to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Bus - ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOSALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
Walk to Alajuela
Leaves from Cercanías A Cementerio San Pedro De Poás

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Poás
  • 2
    Bus - ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOSALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS
    Bernardo Soto Alfaro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bernardo Soto Alfaro
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Tuasa Alajuela
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
    Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alajuela
    Walk to
    Alajuela
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Poás to Alajuela by bus via ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS and ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU

To get from Poás to Alajuela in San José, take the ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS bus from Cercanías A Cementerio San Pedro De Poás station to Bernardo Soto Alfaro station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Terminal Tuasa Heredia station to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Bus - ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOSALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Walk to Alajuela
Leaves from Cercanías A Cementerio San Pedro De Poás

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Poás
  • 2
    Bus - ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOSALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS
    Bernardo Soto Alfaro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bernardo Soto Alfaro
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Tuasa Heredia
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alajuela
    Walk to
    Alajuela
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Poás to Alajuela

The distance between Poás, San José and Alajuela, San José is approximately 20.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Poás to Alajuela by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San José – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Poás

Poás is located at Poás, San José and the nearest public transit station is Cercanías A Cementerio San Pedro De Poás.

Bus stations close to Poás:

  • Cercanías A Cementerio San Pedro De Poás
  • Frente A Entrada Centro Diurno, San Pedro De Poás
  • Contiguo A Entrada Centro Diurno, San Pedro De Poás

Public transit stations close to Alajuela, San José

Alajuela is located at Alajuela, San José and the nearest public transit station is Cruce Con Calle Pasito, Invu Las Cañas Alajuela.

Train stations close to Alajuela:

  • Estación Alajuela
  • Estación Pedregal
  • Estación Belén

Bus stations close to Alajuela:

  • Cruce Con Calle Pasito, Invu Las Cañas Alajuela
  • Provisional
  • Contiguo A Hotel Belis, Invu Las Cañas, Alajuela

Related Routes

Alternative route from Poás to Alajuela by bus via ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS and ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU

To get from Poás to Alajuela in San José, take the ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS bus from Cercanías A Cementerio San Pedro De Poás station to Bernardo Soto Alfaro station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Terminal Tuasa Heredia station to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Bus - ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOSALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Walk to Alajuela
Leaves from Cercanías A Cementerio San Pedro De Poás

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Poás
  • 2
    Bus - ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOSALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS
    Bernardo Soto Alfaro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bernardo Soto Alfaro
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Tuasa Heredia
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alajuela
    Walk to
    Alajuela
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Poás to Alajuela?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Poás to Alajuela?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS, Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU.

  • Is there a direct bus between Poás and Alajuela in San José?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Poás to Alajuela in San José?

    The ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS bus line goes from Bernardo Soto Alfaro station near Poás to Bernardo Soto Alfaro station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bernardo Soto Alfaro station near Alajuela in San José

  • How long does it take to travel from Poás to Alajuela in San José by bus?

    The total travel time between Poás and Alajuela in San José by bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Poás to get to Alajuela in San José?

    Get on the ALAJUELA - SAN PEDRO DE POÁS POR CARRILLOS bus from the Bernardo Soto Alfaro stop near Poás in San José.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Poás and Alajuela in San José?

    Get off the bus at the Bernardo Soto Alfaro stop, which is closest to Alajuela in San José.

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