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How to get from Alajuela to Atenas by bus?

By bus

To get from Alajuela to Atenas in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station to Puente Peatonal Zona Franca Saret, Auotpista General Cañas Alajuela station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSE - PLAYA JUNQUILLAL bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS bus from Intersección Villa Bonita, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela station to Provisional station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
Bus - SAN JOSE - PLAYA JUNQUILLALSAN JOSE - PLAYA JUNQUILLAL
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ATENASSAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
Walk to Atenas
Leaves from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
    Terminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Puente Peatonal Zona Franca Saret, Auotpista General Cañas Alajuela
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Puente Peatonal Zona Franca Saret, Auotpista General Cañas Alajuela
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSE - PLAYA JUNQUILLALSAN JOSE - PLAYA JUNQUILLAL
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSE - PLAYA JUNQUILLAL
    Accesso A La Playa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Intersección Villa Bonita, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ATENASSAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
    Terminal Coopetransatenas, Atenas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Provisional
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Atenas
    Walk to
    Atenas
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, ALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTRO and SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS

To get from Alajuela to Atenas in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Salidas station to Terminal Tuasa Heredia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTRO bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS bus from Frente A Entrada Plantel Recope La Garita, Alajuela station to Provisional station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Bus - ALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTROALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTRO
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ATENASSAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
Walk to Atenas
Leaves from Salidas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salidas
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Terminal Tuasa Heredia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Tuasa Heredia
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal El Roble
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - ALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTROALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTRO
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTRO
    Calle Tamarindo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frente A Entrada Plantel Recope La Garita, Alajuela
    28 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ATENASSAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
    Terminal Coopetransatenas, Atenas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Provisional
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Atenas
    Walk to
    Atenas
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alajuela to Atenas

The distance between Alajuela, San José and Atenas, San José is approximately 23.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alajuela to Atenas 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 Alajuela

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 Rio Segundo
  • Estación Alajuela
  • Boulevard Aeropuerto

Bus stations close to Alajuela:

  • Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
  • Salidas
  • Intercambiador Aeropuerto Autopista Bernardo Soto, Alajuela

Public transit stations close to Atenas, San José

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

Bus stations close to Atenas:

  • Provisional
  • Cercanías A House Of Dirt Costa Rica, San Martín Atenas

Alternative route by bus via ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, ALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTRO and SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS

To get from Alajuela to Atenas in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Salidas station to Terminal Tuasa Heredia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTRO bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS bus from Frente A Entrada Plantel Recope La Garita, Alajuela station to Provisional station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Bus - ALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTROALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTRO
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ATENASSAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
Walk to Atenas
Leaves from Salidas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salidas
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Terminal Tuasa Heredia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Tuasa Heredia
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal El Roble
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - ALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTROALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTRO
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTRO
    Calle Tamarindo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frente A Entrada Plantel Recope La Garita, Alajuela
    28 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ATENASSAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
    Terminal Coopetransatenas, Atenas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Provisional
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Atenas
    Walk to
    Atenas
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO, Bus line SAN JOSE - PLAYA JUNQUILLAL, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, Bus line ALAJUELA - CEBADILLA CENTRO, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

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

    The SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO bus line goes from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station near Alajuela to Terminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Terminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon station near Atenas in San José

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

    The total travel time between Alajuela and Atenas in San José by bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO bus from the Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela stop near Alajuela in San José.

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

    Get off the bus at the Terminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon stop, which is closest to Atenas in San José.

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