How to get from Alajuela to La Unión by bus?

By bus

To get from Alajuela to La Unión 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 Frente A Torre Mercedes, Paseo Colón San José station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOS bus from Terminal San José, Frente A Hotel Presidente station to Walmart Curridabat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYASAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOSSAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOS
Walk to La Unión
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
    Frente A Torre Mercedes, Paseo Colón San José
    29 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Oficinas Centrales Ccss, San José
    ID 4188
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal San José, Frente A Hotel Presidente
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOSSAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOS
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOS
    Terminal San Vicente, Contiguo A Capilla San Vicente
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walmart Curridabat
    ID 3113
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to La Unión
    Walk to
    La Unión
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO, SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA and SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA

To get from Alajuela to La Unión 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 Frente A Torre Mercedes, Paseo Colón San José station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA bus from Terminal San José, Contiguo A Agencia Western Union Avenida Segunda station to Walmart Curridabat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYASAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJASAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA
Walk to La Unión
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
    Frente A Torre Mercedes, Paseo Colón San José
    29 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Oficinas Centrales Ccss, San José
    ID 4188
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal San José, Contiguo A Agencia Western Union Avenida Segunda
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJASAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA
    Terminal Barrio San Miguel, La Unión
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walmart Curridabat
    ID 3113
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to La Unión
    Walk to
    La Unión
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alajuela to La Unión

The distance between Alajuela, San José and La Unión, San José is approximately 25.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alajuela to La Unión 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 La Unión, San José

La Unión is located at La Unión, San José and the nearest public transit station is Plaza Cronos Curridabat.

Train stations close to La Unión:

  • Estación U.A.C.A.
  • Estación C.F.I.A.
  • Estación Tres Ríos

Bus stations close to La Unión:

  • Plaza Cronos Curridabat
  • Auto Pits Momentum Pinares, Curridabat
  • Walmart Curridabat

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO, SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA and SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA

To get from Alajuela to La Unión 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 Frente A Torre Mercedes, Paseo Colón San José station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA bus from Terminal San José, Contiguo A Agencia Western Union Avenida Segunda station to Walmart Curridabat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVOSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYASAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJASAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA
Walk to La Unión
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
    Frente A Torre Mercedes, Paseo Colón San José
    29 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Oficinas Centrales Ccss, San José
    ID 4188
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal San José, Contiguo A Agencia Western Union Avenida Segunda
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJASAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA
    Terminal Barrio San Miguel, La Unión
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walmart Curridabat
    ID 3113
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to La Unión
    Walk to
    La Unión
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alajuela to La Unión?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOS.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA COLECTIVO, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO LA PITAHAYA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - TRES RÍOS POR CALLE VIEJA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alajuela to La Unión 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 La Unión in San José

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

    The total travel time between Alajuela and La Unión in San José by bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

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

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