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How to get from Matina to Alajuela by bus?

From Matina to Alajuela by bus

To get from Matina to Alajuela in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA bus from 32 station to Gran Terminal Del Caribe station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - HEREDIA POR SANTO DOMINGO bus and finally take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Universidad Nacional De Costa Rica, Heredia station to Salidas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min.

226min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINASAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - HEREDIA POR SANTO DOMINGOSAN JOSÉ - HEREDIA POR SANTO DOMINGO
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Walk to Alajuela
Leaves from 32

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    32
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINASAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA
    Gran Terminal Del Caribe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gran Terminal Del Caribe
    176 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Intersección Barrio Tournon, San José
    ID 6028
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - HEREDIA POR SANTO DOMINGOSAN JOSÉ - HEREDIA POR SANTO DOMINGO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - HEREDIA POR SANTO DOMINGO
    Terminal Heredia, Frente A Escuela Braulio Morales
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Universidad Nacional De Costa Rica, Heredia
    ID 6370
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Terminal Tuasa Heredia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salidas
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alajuela
    Walk to
    Alajuela
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Matina to Alajuela by bus via SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA and ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU

To get from Matina to Alajuela in San José, take the SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA bus from 32 station to Gran Terminal Del Caribe station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Contiguo A Abastecedor El Guanacasteco, Iglesias Flores San José station to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINASAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Walk to Alajuela
Leaves from 32

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    32
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINASAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA
    Gran Terminal Del Caribe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gran Terminal Del Caribe
    176 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Contiguo A Abastecedor El Guanacasteco, Iglesias Flores San José
    ID 1777
    730 m • 10 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 Heredia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
    52 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 Matina to Alajuela

The distance between Matina, San José and Alajuela, San José is approximately 137.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 226 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Matina 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 Matina

Matina is located at Matina, San José and the nearest public transit station is Provisional.

Bus stations close to Matina:

  • Provisional
  • 32
  • Intersección Barbilla, Carretera José Joaquín Trejos Matina

Public transit stations close to Alajuela, San José

Alajuela is located at Alajuela, San José and the nearest public transit station is Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela.

Train stations close to Alajuela:

  • Estación Belén
  • Estación Pedregal
  • Estación Alajuela

Bus stations close to Alajuela:

  • Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
  • Salidas
  • Contigua A Aerocentro, Radial Francisco J. Orlich Alajuela

Alternative route from Matina to Alajuela by bus via SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA and ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU

To get from Matina to Alajuela in San José, take the SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA bus from 32 station to Gran Terminal Del Caribe station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Contiguo A Abastecedor El Guanacasteco, Iglesias Flores San José station to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINASAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Walk to Alajuela
Leaves from 32

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    32
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINASAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA
    Gran Terminal Del Caribe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gran Terminal Del Caribe
    176 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Contiguo A Abastecedor El Guanacasteco, Iglesias Flores San José
    ID 1777
    730 m • 10 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 Heredia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
    52 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 Matina to Alajuela?

    The fastest way takes 226 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - HEREDIA POR SANTO DOMINGO, Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU.

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

    The alternative route takes 243 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA, Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 46 min.

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

    The SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA bus line goes from 32 station near Matina to Gran Terminal Del Caribe station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Gran Terminal Del Caribe station near Alajuela in San José

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

    The total travel time between Matina and Alajuela in San José by bus is about 3 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the SAN JOSE - BATAAN - MATINA bus from the 32 stop near Matina in San José.

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

    Get off the bus at the Gran Terminal Del Caribe stop, which is closest to Alajuela in San José.

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