How to get from Terminal Puntarenas to Turrúcares by bus?

From Terminal Puntarenas to Turrúcares by bus

To get from Terminal Puntarenas to Turrúcares in Alajuela, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the PUNTARENAS - BARRIO EL CARMEN bus from Frente A Terminal Naviera Puntarenas station to Puntarenas - Liberia - Monte Verde station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTO bus and finally take the ALAJUELA - SIQUIARES bus from Frente A Entrada Plantel Recope La Garita, Alajuela station to Estación De Buses Turrúcares station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The bus schedule from Terminal Puntarenas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Turrúcares on the Moovit app.

184min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PUNTARENAS - BARRIO EL CARMENPUNTARENAS - BARRIO EL CARMEN
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTOSAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTO
Bus - ALAJUELA - SIQUIARESALAJUELA - SIQUIARES
Walk to Turrúcares
Leaves from Frente A Terminal Naviera Puntarenas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frente A Terminal Naviera Puntarenas
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - PUNTARENAS - BARRIO EL CARMENPUNTARENAS - BARRIO EL CARMEN
    Wait for bus
    PUNTARENAS - BARRIO EL CARMEN
    Terminal Buses Barranca - El Roble
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Puntarenas - Liberia - Monte Verde
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Eupsa Puntarenas, Frente A Paseo De Los Turistas
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTOSAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTO
    Terminal Eupsa San José
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plantel Recope, Autopista Bernardo Soto Alajuela
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frente A Entrada Plantel Recope La Garita, Alajuela
    500 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - ALAJUELA - SIQUIARESALAJUELA - SIQUIARES
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - SIQUIARES
    Estación De Buses Siquiares
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Estación De Buses Turrúcares
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Turrúcares
    Walk to
    Turrúcares
    Turrucares Centro
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Terminal Puntarenas to Turrúcares

The distance between Terminal Puntarenas, Alajuela and Turrúcares, Alajuela is approximately 96.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal Puntarenas to Turrúcares by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alajuela – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Terminal Puntarenas to Turrúcares

To check the bus schedule from Terminal Puntarenas to Turrúcares using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Terminal Puntarenas) and destination (Turrúcares), 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 Terminal Puntarenas to Turrúcares?

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line PUNTARENAS - BARRIO EL CARMEN, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - PUNTARENAS INDIRECTO, Bus line ALAJUELA - SIQUIARES.

  • Is there a direct bus between Terminal Puntarenas and Turrúcares?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Terminal Puntarenas to Turrúcares?

    The PUNTARENAS - BARRIO EL CARMEN bus line goes from Frente A Terminal Naviera Puntarenas station near Terminal Puntarenas in San José to Puntarenas - Liberia - Monte Verde station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Puntarenas - Liberia - Monte Verde station near Turrúcares in Alajuela.

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal Puntarenas to Turrúcares by bus?

    The total travel time between Terminal Puntarenas in San José and Turrúcares in Alajuela by bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Terminal Puntarenas to get to Turrúcares?

    Get on the PUNTARENAS - BARRIO EL CARMEN bus from the Frente A Terminal Naviera Puntarenas stop near Terminal Puntarenas in San José.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Terminal Puntarenas and Turrúcares?

    Get off the bus at the Puntarenas - Liberia - Monte Verde stop, which is closest to Turrúcares in Alajuela.

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