How to get from Alajuela to Nicoya by bus?

From Alajuela to Nicoya by bus

To get from Alajuela to Nicoya in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Salidas station to Avenida 10 Jesús Ocaña Rojas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON bus and finally take the NICOYA - ZAPOTE bus from Ruta 906 / El Piave station to Terminal Nicoya station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Bus - SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSONSAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON
Bus - NICOYA - ZAPOTENICOYA - ZAPOTE
Leaves from Salidas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salidas
    50 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 Heredia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida 10 Jesús Ocaña Rojas
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenida 10, 4
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSONSAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON
    Calle Sn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruta 906 / El Piave
    166 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruta 906 / El Piave
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - NICOYA - ZAPOTENICOYA - ZAPOTE
    Wait for bus
    NICOYA - ZAPOTE
    Terminal Nicoya
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Terminal Nicoya
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Nicoya
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alajuela to Nicoya by bus via ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON and NICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRA

To get from Alajuela to Nicoya in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Salidas station to Avenida 10 Jesús Ocaña Rojas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON bus and finally take the NICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRA bus from Provisional station to Terminal Nicoya station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Bus - SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSONSAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON
Bus - NICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRANICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRA
Leaves from Salidas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salidas
    50 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 Heredia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida 10 Jesús Ocaña Rojas
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenida 10, 4
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSONSAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON
    Calle Sn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Provisional
    157 min
  • 7
    Bus - NICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRANICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRA
    Wait for bus
    NICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRA
    Terminal Nicoya
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Terminal Nicoya
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Nicoya
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alajuela to Nicoya

The distance between Alajuela, San José and Nicoya, San José is approximately 218.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alajuela to Nicoya 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 Nicoya, San José

Nicoya is located at Nicoya, San José and the nearest public transit station is 12.

Bus stations close to Nicoya:

  • 12
  • Frente A Liceo De Nicoya
  • Costado Liceo De Nicoya

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alajuela to Nicoya by bus via ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON and NICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRA

To get from Alajuela to Nicoya in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Salidas station to Avenida 10 Jesús Ocaña Rojas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON bus and finally take the NICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRA bus from Provisional station to Terminal Nicoya station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Bus - SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSONSAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON
Bus - NICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRANICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRA
Leaves from Salidas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salidas
    50 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 Heredia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida 10 Jesús Ocaña Rojas
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenida 10, 4
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSONSAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON
    Calle Sn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Provisional
    157 min
  • 7
    Bus - NICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRANICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRA
    Wait for bus
    NICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRA
    Terminal Nicoya
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Terminal Nicoya
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Nicoya
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, Bus line SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON, Bus line NICOYA - ZAPOTE.

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

    The alternative route takes 216 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, Bus line SAN JOSE - QUEBRADA HONDA - STA BARBARA - CORRALILLO - ORTEGA - BOLSON, Bus line NICOYA - CORRAL DE PIEDRA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

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

    The ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus line goes from Salidas station near Alajuela to Terminal Tuasa Heredia station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Terminal Tuasa Heredia station near Nicoya in San José

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

    The total travel time between Alajuela and Nicoya in San José by bus is about 3 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from the Salidas stop near Alajuela in San José.

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

    Get off the bus at the Terminal Tuasa Heredia stop, which is closest to Nicoya in San José.