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How to get from Alajuela to Heredia by bus?

From Alajuela to Heredia by bus

Take one direct bus from Alajuela to Heredia in San José: take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station to Terminal Heredia, Diagonal A Escuela Braulio Morales Cervantes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min.

35min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Walk to Heredia
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 - 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
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Heredia, Diagonal A Escuela Braulio Morales Cervantes
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Heredia
    Walk to
    Heredia
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alajuela to Heredia by bus via SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO and HEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍN

To get from Alajuela to Heredia in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station to Intersección Firestone Autopista General Cañas, Belén station. Next, take the HEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍN bus from Planta Bridgestone Costa Rica, La Ribera Belén station to Terminal Heredia, Costado Norte Parque Los Ángeles station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
Bus - HEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍNHEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍN
Walk to Heredia
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
    Intersección Firestone Autopista General Cañas, Belén
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Planta Bridgestone Costa Rica, La Ribera Belén
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - HEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍNHEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍN
    Wait for bus
    HEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍN
    Terminal Heredia, Costado Norte Parque Los Ángeles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Heredia, Costado Norte Parque Los Ángeles
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Heredia
    Walk to
    Heredia
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alajuela to Heredia

The distance between Alajuela, San José and Heredia, San José is approximately 10.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alajuela to Heredia 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:

  • Boulevard Aeropuerto
  • Estación Alajuela
  • 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 Heredia, San José

Heredia is located at Heredia, San José and the nearest public transit station is Miraflores.

Train stations close to Heredia:

  • Miraflores
  • Estación Heredia
  • Estación Santa Rosa

Bus stations close to Heredia:

  • Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Parque El Carmén
  • Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Agencia Bcr Heredia
  • Terminal Heredia, Panadería Marcelino Pan Y Vino

Alternative route from Alajuela to Heredia by bus via SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO and HEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍN

To get from Alajuela to Heredia in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station to Intersección Firestone Autopista General Cañas, Belén station. Next, take the HEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍN bus from Planta Bridgestone Costa Rica, La Ribera Belén station to Terminal Heredia, Costado Norte Parque Los Ángeles station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
Bus - HEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍNHEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍN
Walk to Heredia
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
    Intersección Firestone Autopista General Cañas, Belén
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Planta Bridgestone Costa Rica, La Ribera Belén
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - HEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍNHEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍN
    Wait for bus
    HEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍN
    Terminal Heredia, Costado Norte Parque Los Ángeles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Heredia, Costado Norte Parque Los Ángeles
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Heredia
    Walk to
    Heredia
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO, Bus line HEREDIA - SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN POR SAN JOAQUÍN.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Alajuela to Heredia in San José in 35 min.

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

    The ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus line goes from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station near Alajuela to Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced station near Heredia in San José.

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

    The total travel time between Alajuela and Heredia in San José by bus is about 35 min.

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

    Get on the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU 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 Heredia in San José?

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

  • When is the last bus from Alajuela to Heredia in San José?

    The last bus from Alajuela to Heredia in San José is the 200 line. It leaves the Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela stop at 1:20 AM.

  • When is the last train from Alajuela to Heredia in San José?

    The last train from Alajuela to Heredia in San José is the Tren Interurbano line. It leaves the Estación Alajuela station at 10:30 AM.

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