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How to get from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos by bus?

From Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos by bus

To get from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Salidas station to Radial Francisco J. Orlich 50sur station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA bus and finally take the CIUDAD QUESADA - SAN MARCOS DE CUTRIS - BETANIA bus from Oficinas Ministerio De Hacienda, Ciudad Quesada San Carlos station to 141 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
Bus - CIUDAD QUESADA - SAN MARCOS DE CUTRIS - BETANIACIUDAD QUESADA - SAN MARCOS DE CUTRIS - BETANIA
Walk to San Carlos
Leaves from Salidas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
  • 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
    Radial Francisco J. Orlich 50sur
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Terminal Ciudad Quesada, Plaza San Carlos
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oficinas Ministerio Hacienda Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos
    133 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oficinas Ministerio De Hacienda, Ciudad Quesada San Carlos
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - CIUDAD QUESADA - SAN MARCOS DE CUTRIS - BETANIACIUDAD QUESADA - SAN MARCOS DE CUTRIS - BETANIA
    Wait for bus
    CIUDAD QUESADA - SAN MARCOS DE CUTRIS - BETANIA
    Plaza Deportes Betania
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    141
    1 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Carlos
    Walk to
    San Carlos
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos by bus via ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU and SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA

To get from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos in San José, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Salidas station to Radial Francisco J. Orlich 50sur station. Next, take the SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA bus from Terminal Autobusera Del Norte, Radial Francisco J. Orlich Alajuela station to Oficinas Ministerio Hacienda Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
Walk to San Carlos
Leaves from Salidas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
  • 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
    Radial Francisco J. Orlich 50sur
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Terminal Ciudad Quesada, Plaza San Carlos
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oficinas Ministerio Hacienda Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos
    133 min
  • 6
    Walk to San Carlos
    Walk to
    San Carlos
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos

The distance between Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José and San Carlos, San José is approximately 82.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos 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 Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela

Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela is located at Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José and the nearest public transit station is Intercambiador Aeropuerto Autopista Bernardo Soto, Alajuela.

Train stations close to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela:

  • Estación Rio Segundo
  • Boulevard Aeropuerto
  • Estación Alajuela

Bus stations close to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela:

  • Intercambiador Aeropuerto Autopista Bernardo Soto, Alajuela
  • Contigua A Aerocentro, Radial Francisco J. Orlich Alajuela
  • Salón Comunal Invu Las Cañas, Alajuela

Public transit stations close to San Carlos, San José

San Carlos is located at San Carlos, San José and the nearest public transit station is Restaurante Jufulou.

Bus stations close to San Carlos:

  • Restaurante Jufulou
  • Super San Roque
  • Contiguo A Oficinas Banco Nacional Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos

Alternative route from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos by bus via ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU and SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA

To get from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos in San José, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Salidas station to Radial Francisco J. Orlich 50sur station. Next, take the SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA bus from Terminal Autobusera Del Norte, Radial Francisco J. Orlich Alajuela station to Oficinas Ministerio Hacienda Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
Walk to San Carlos
Leaves from Salidas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
  • 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
    Radial Francisco J. Orlich 50sur
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADASAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA
    Terminal Ciudad Quesada, Plaza San Carlos
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oficinas Ministerio Hacienda Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos
    133 min
  • 6
    Walk to San Carlos
    Walk to
    San Carlos
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA, Bus line CIUDAD QUESADA - SAN MARCOS DE CUTRIS - BETANIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - CIUDAD QUESADA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela and San Carlos in San José?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos in San José?

    The ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus line goes from Terminal Tuasa Heredia station near Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Radial Francisco J. Orlich 50sur station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Radial Francisco J. Orlich 50sur station near San Carlos in San José

  • How long does it take to travel from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to San Carlos in San José by bus?

    The total travel time between Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela and San Carlos in San José by bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to get to San Carlos in San José?

    Get on the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from the Terminal Tuasa Heredia stop near Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela in San José.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela and San Carlos in San José?

    Get off the bus at the Radial Francisco J. Orlich 50sur stop, which is closest to San Carlos in San José.

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