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How to get from Alvarado to Heredia by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Alvarado to Heredia in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO bus from Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado station to Servicentro La Primavera, La California San José station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ train from Estación Del Atlántico station to Estación Heredia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO
Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
Walk to Heredia
Leaves from Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO
    Terminal Transtusa San José, Cercanías A Tribunales Justicia San José
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Servicentro La Primavera, La California San José
    ID 3601
    86 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Estación Del Atlántico
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Wait for train
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación Heredia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación Heredia
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Heredia
    Walk to
    Heredia
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Alvarado to Heredia in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO bus from Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado station to Puente Peatonal Tres Ríos, Autopista Florencio Del Castillo La Unión station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES) bus and finally take the HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA bus from Más X Menos Mántica, Autopista General Cañas San José station to Costador Sur Gimnasio Liceo De Heredia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO
Bus - CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES)CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES)
Bus - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTAHEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
Walk to Heredia
Leaves from Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO
    Terminal Transtusa San José, Cercanías A Tribunales Justicia San José
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Puente Peatonal Tres Ríos, Autopista Florencio Del Castillo La Unión
    62 min
  • 4
    Bus - CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES)CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES)
    Wait for bus
    CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES)
    Terminal Ina La Uruca, Contiguo A Oficinas Centrales Ina La Uruca
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Más X Menos Mántica, Autopista General Cañas San José
    27 min
  • 6
    Bus - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTAHEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
    Wait for bus
    HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
    Terminal Heredia, Frente A Mercado Central Heredia
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costador Sur Gimnasio Liceo De Heredia
    ID 23
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Heredia
    Walk to
    Heredia
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alvarado to Heredia

The distance between Alvarado, San José and Heredia, San José is approximately 52.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alvarado to Heredia by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San José – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alvarado

Alvarado is located at Alvarado, San José and the nearest public transit station is Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado.

Bus stations close to Alvarado:

  • Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado
  • Plaza De Deportes De Descanso, Cervantes Alvarado
  • Plaza De Deportes Descanso, Cervantes Alvarado

Public transit stations close to Heredia, San José

Heredia is located at Heredia, San José and the nearest public transit station is Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Musmanni El Carmén, Heredia.

Train stations close to Heredia:

  • Estación Heredia
  • Miraflores
  • Estación San Francisco

Bus stations close to Heredia:

  • Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Musmanni El Carmén, Heredia
  • Terminal Heredia, Ópticas Visión Heredia
  • Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Agencia Bcr Heredia

By bus

To get from Alvarado to Heredia in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO bus from Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado station to Puente Peatonal Tres Ríos, Autopista Florencio Del Castillo La Unión station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES) bus and finally take the HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA bus from Más X Menos Mántica, Autopista General Cañas San José station to Costador Sur Gimnasio Liceo De Heredia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO
Bus - CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES)CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES)
Bus - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTAHEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
Walk to Heredia
Leaves from Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO
    Terminal Transtusa San José, Cercanías A Tribunales Justicia San José
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Puente Peatonal Tres Ríos, Autopista Florencio Del Castillo La Unión
    62 min
  • 4
    Bus - CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES)CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES)
    Wait for bus
    CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES)
    Terminal Ina La Uruca, Contiguo A Oficinas Centrales Ina La Uruca
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Más X Menos Mántica, Autopista General Cañas San José
    27 min
  • 6
    Bus - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTAHEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
    Wait for bus
    HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
    Terminal Heredia, Frente A Mercado Central Heredia
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costador Sur Gimnasio Liceo De Heredia
    ID 23
    19 min
  • 8
    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 Alvarado to Heredia?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO, Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO, Bus line CARTAGO - INA LA URUCA (ESPECIALES), Bus line HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 2 min.

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

    The SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO bus line goes from Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado station near Alvarado to Terminal Transtusa San José, Cercanías A Tribunales Justicia San José station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Terminal Transtusa San José, Cercanías A Tribunales Justicia San José station near Heredia in San José

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

    The total travel time between Alvarado and Heredia in San José by bus and train is about 2 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the SAN JOSÉ - TURRIALBA COLECTIVO bus from the Bar & Rest. Ave Fénix, Descanso Alvarado stop near Alvarado in San José.

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

    Get off the bus at the Terminal Transtusa San José, Cercanías A Tribunales Justicia San José station, which is closest to Heredia in San José.

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