How to get from Alajuela to Desamparados by bus?

By bus

To get from Alajuela to Desamparados in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station to Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced station. Next, take the SAN JOSE - SAN ANTONIO - PATARRÁ - GUATUSO bus from Calle 3, 459 station to Antigua Radio Reloj, San Francisco San José station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
Bus - SAN JOSE - SAN ANTONIO - PATARRÁ - GUATUSOSAN JOSE - SAN ANTONIO - PATARRÁ - GUATUSO
Walk to Desamparados
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, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Calle 3, 459
    970 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSE - SAN ANTONIO - PATARRÁ - GUATUSOSAN JOSE - SAN ANTONIO - PATARRÁ - GUATUSO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSE - SAN ANTONIO - PATARRÁ - GUATUSO
    Terminal Guatuso, Cercanías Entrada Planta Cemex
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antigua Radio Reloj, San Francisco San José
    ID 5054
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Desamparados
    Walk to
    Desamparados
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO, SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁN and SAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRI

To get from Alajuela to Desamparados 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 Terminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁN bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRI bus from Costado Este Liceo De Costa Rica, González Víquez San José station to Antigua Radio Reloj, San Francisco San José station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁNSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁN
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRISAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRI
Walk to Desamparados
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
    Terminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Costado Norte Iglesia Nuestra Señora De La Merced
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁNSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁN
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁN
    Terminal Quesada Durán, Contiguo A Minisuper Y Licorera 2000
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Este Liceo De Costa Rica, González Víquez San José
    ID 761
    4 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRISAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRI
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRI
    Terminal La Capri, Desamparados
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antigua Radio Reloj, San Francisco San José
    ID 5054
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Desamparados
    Walk to
    Desamparados
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alajuela to Desamparados

The distance between Alajuela, San José and Desamparados, San José is approximately 21.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alajuela to Desamparados 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 Alajuela
  • Boulevard Aeropuerto
  • Estación Rio Segundo

Bus stations close to Alajuela:

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

Public transit stations close to Desamparados, San José

Desamparados is located at Desamparados, San José and the nearest public transit station is Distribuidora Plaza Mercados, San Francisco San José.

Train stations close to Desamparados:

  • Estación Plaza Víquez
  • Estación Pacífico
  • Estación Museo

Bus stations close to Desamparados:

  • Distribuidora Plaza Mercados, San Francisco San José
  • Antiguo Salón El Jorón, Santa Marta San José
  • Antigua Radio Reloj, San Francisco San José

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO, SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁN and SAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRI

To get from Alajuela to Desamparados 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 Terminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁN bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRI bus from Costado Este Liceo De Costa Rica, González Víquez San José station to Antigua Radio Reloj, San Francisco San José station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁNSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁN
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRISAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRI
Walk to Desamparados
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
    Terminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Costado Norte Iglesia Nuestra Señora De La Merced
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁNSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁN
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁN
    Terminal Quesada Durán, Contiguo A Minisuper Y Licorera 2000
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Este Liceo De Costa Rica, González Víquez San José
    ID 761
    4 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRISAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRI
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRI
    Terminal La Capri, Desamparados
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antigua Radio Reloj, San Francisco San José
    ID 5054
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Desamparados
    Walk to
    Desamparados
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO, Bus line SAN JOSE - SAN ANTONIO - PATARRÁ - GUATUSO.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO QUESADA DURÁN, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - DESAMPARADOS - SAN MIGUEL - LA CAPRI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Desamparados 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 Alajuela to Desamparados 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, Costado Norte Parque La Merced station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced station near Desamparados in San José

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced stop, which is closest to Desamparados in San José.

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