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How to get from Alajuela to Alajuela by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Alajuela to Alajuela in San José: take the SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO bus from Diagonal A Hotel Tryp Sabana, Mántica San José station to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min.

31min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
Walk to Alajuela
Leaves from Diagonal A Hotel Tryp Sabana, Mántica San José

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diagonal A Hotel Tryp Sabana, Mántica San José
    ID 876
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
    Terminal Tuasa Alajuela
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Alajuela
    Walk to
    Alajuela
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA and ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU

To get from Alajuela to Alajuela in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA bus from MC Donald's Paseo Colón, San José station to Contiguo A Hotel Talamanca, La Merced San José station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced station to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYASAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Walk to Alajuela
Leaves from MC Donald's Paseo Colón, San José

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    MC Donald's Paseo Colón, San José
    ID 2210
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYASAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA
    MC Donald's Paseo Colón, San José
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Contiguo A Hotel Talamanca, La Merced San José
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
    190 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 Heredia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
    46 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 Alajuela to Alajuela

The distance between Alajuela, San José and Alajuela, San José is approximately 16.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alajuela 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 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
  • Estación Rio Segundo
  • Boulevard Aeropuerto

Bus stations close to Alajuela:

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

Public transit stations close to Alajuela, San José

Alajuela is located at Alajuela, San José and the nearest public transit station is Contigua A Aerocentro, Radial Francisco J. Orlich Alajuela.

Train stations close to Alajuela:

  • Estación Alajuela
  • Estación Rio Segundo
  • Estación Pedregal

Bus stations close to Alajuela:

  • Contigua A Aerocentro, Radial Francisco J. Orlich Alajuela
  • Radial Francisco J. Orlich 153
  • Salón Comunal Invu Las Cañas, Alajuela

Alternative route by bus via SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA and ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU

To get from Alajuela to Alajuela in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA bus from MC Donald's Paseo Colón, San José station to Contiguo A Hotel Talamanca, La Merced San José station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced station to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYASAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Walk to Alajuela
Leaves from MC Donald's Paseo Colón, San José

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    MC Donald's Paseo Colón, San José
    ID 2210
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYASAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA
    MC Donald's Paseo Colón, San José
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Contiguo A Hotel Talamanca, La Merced San José
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
    190 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 Heredia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
    46 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 Alajuela to Alajuela?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA, Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Alajuela to Alajuela in San José in 31 min.

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

    The SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO bus line goes from Diagonal A Hotel Tryp Sabana, Mántica San José station near Alajuela to Terminal Tuasa Alajuela station near Alajuela in San José.

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

    The total travel time between Alajuela and Alajuela in San José by bus is about 31 min.

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

    Get on the SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO bus from the Diagonal A Hotel Tryp Sabana, Mántica San José stop near Alajuela in San José.

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

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

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