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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Playas Del Coco to Alajuela

Composite routes from Playas Del Coco to Alajuela

Cheapest
3 h 46 min
Car
232 km.
from $12

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$445.65
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$282.61
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$347.83

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$445.65
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$282.61
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$347.83

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$217.39
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$17.39–$260.87

Bus operators

Tropical Tours Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2640 1900
Email:
Website:
tropicaltourshuttles.com/
Bus from Playas del Coco to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$70.65

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Comunidad to Parada
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$14.13

Pulmitan de Liberia

Phone:
+506 2222 0610
Email:
info@caribeños.com
Website:
facebook.com/Pulmitan-de-liberia-235807189780829
Bus from Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Coco to Sardinal
Ave. Duration:
7 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.20–$1.63
Bus from Playas del Coco to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$11.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Playas del Coco to Alajuela?

The cheapest way to get from Playas del Coco to Alajuela is to bus which costs $8.70 - $11.96 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Playas del Coco to Alajuela?

The fastest way to get from Playas del Coco to Alajuela is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $206.52 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Playas del Coco and Alajuela?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Playas del Coco and arriving at Alajuela. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Playas del Coco to Alajuela?

The distance between Playas del Coco and Alajuela is 247 km. The road distance is 233.4 km.

How do I travel from Playas del Coco to Alajuela without a car?

The best way to get from Playas del Coco to Alajuela without a car is to bus via Comunidad which takes 4h 25m and costs $9.78 - $16.30 .

How long does it take to get from Playas del Coco to Alajuela?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Playas del Coco to Alajuela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Playas del Coco to Alajuela bus from?

Playas del Coco to Alajuela bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Comunidad station.

Bus or fly from Playas del Coco to Alajuela?

The best way to get from Playas del Coco to Alajuela is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $206.52 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus via Comunidad, which costs $9.78 - $16.30 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Playas del Coco to Alajuela bus arrive?

Playas del Coco to Alajuela bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría station.

Can I drive from Playas del Coco to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Playas del Coco to Alajuela is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Playas del Coco to Alajuela.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 700+ hotels available in Alajuela. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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