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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alajuela to El Castillo

Composite routes from Alajuela to El Castillo

Cheapest
2 h 38 min
Car
137 km.
from $7
Other
4 h 33 min
74 km.
from $12.09
5 h 38 min
74 km.
from $15.57

Transport providers

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Alajuela to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$187.68

Transportes San Carlos

Phone:
+506 8356 1555
Email:
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-san-jose-a-venecia-de-san-carlos-s-a
Bus from Naranjo to Barrio
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.11–$7.07

Autotransportes Palmares

Phone:
+506 2296 9788
Email:
Website:
atp.cr/
Bus from Alajuela to Palmares
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.43

Compañía Carbachez e Hijos

Phone:
+506 2451 1284 / 8689 4895
Email:
Bus from San Ramón to La
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.18

mypinkbus

Email:
Website:
mypinkbus.com/
Bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to La
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.05

Transpisa

Email:
Website:
facebook.com/transpisa
Bus from Ciudad Quesada to El
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.50–$4.57

TUAN RL

Phone:
+506 2258 2004 / 2494 1489 / 2441 3781 / 2451 5847
Email:
Website:
sites.google.com/view/tuanrl/tuan-rl
Bus from Alajuela to Naranjo
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.20

Airlines

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$250.00

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alajuela to El Castillo?

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to El Castillo is to bus which costs $9.78 - $11.96 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alajuela to El Castillo?

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to El Castillo is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $97.83 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and El Castillo?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to El Castillo. However, there are services departing from Alajuela and arriving at El Castillo via Naranjo and Ciudad Quesada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Alajuela to El Castillo?

The distance between Alajuela and El Castillo is 99 km. The road distance is 141.9 km.

How do I travel from Alajuela to El Castillo without a car?

The best way to get from Alajuela to El Castillo without a car is to bus via Quesada which takes 4h 33m and costs $9.78 - $14.13 .

How long does it take to get from Alajuela to El Castillo?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Alajuela to El Castillo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to El Castillo bus from?

Alajuela to El Castillo bus services, operated by TUAN RL, depart from Alajuela station.

Train, bus or fly from Alajuela to El Castillo?

The best way to get from Alajuela to El Castillo is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $97.83 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus via Quesada, which costs $9.78 - $14.13 and takes 4h 33m. There are no good options to train between Alajuela to El Castillo.

Where does the Alajuela to El Castillo bus arrive?

Alajuela to El Castillo bus services, operated by TUAN RL, arrive at Naranjo station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to El Castillo?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to El Castillo is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Alajuela to El Castillo.

Where can I stay near El Castillo?

There are 864+ hotels available in El Castillo. Prices start at $117.62 per night.
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