How to get from Alajuela to Parrita by bus?

From Alajuela to Parrita by bus

To get from Alajuela to Parrita in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station to Puente Peatonal Zona Franca Saret, Auotpista General Cañas Alajuela station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - JACÓ bus and finally take the PUNTARENAS - QUEPOS bus from Frente A Terminal Jacó, Garabito station to Intersección Las Lomas, Costanera Sur Parrita station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The bus schedule from Alajuela may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Parrita on the Moovit app.

220min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVUSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - JACÓSAN JOSÉ - JACÓ
Bus - PUNTARENAS - QUEPOSPUNTARENAS - QUEPOS
Walk to Parrita
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 POR INVUSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU
    Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Puente Peatonal Zona Franca Saret, Auotpista General Cañas Alajuela
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frente A Transportes Internacionales Tical Zona Franca Saret, Auotpista General Cañas Alajuela
    730 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - JACÓSAN JOSÉ - JACÓ
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - JACÓ
    Terminal De Buses Jacó
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal De Buses Jacó
    97 min
  • 7
    Bus - PUNTARENAS - QUEPOSPUNTARENAS - QUEPOS
    Wait for bus
    PUNTARENAS - QUEPOS
    Terminal De Buses Quepos
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Intersección Las Lomas, Costanera Sur Parrita
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Parrita
    Walk to
    Parrita
    1.1 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alajuela to Parrita

The distance between Alajuela, San José and Parrita, San José is approximately 128.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alajuela to Parrita by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San José – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Alajuela to Parrita

To check the bus schedule from Alajuela to Parrita using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alajuela) and destination (Parrita), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - JACÓ, Bus line PUNTARENAS - QUEPOS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

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

    The SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU bus line goes from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station near Alajuela to Puente Peatonal Zona Franca Saret, Auotpista General Cañas Alajuela station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Puente Peatonal Zona Franca Saret, Auotpista General Cañas Alajuela station near Parrita in San José.

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

    The total travel time between Alajuela and Parrita in San José by bus is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR 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 Parrita in San José?

    Get off the bus at the Puente Peatonal Zona Franca Saret, Auotpista General Cañas Alajuela stop, which is closest to Parrita in San José.

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