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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alajuela to Nicoya

Composite routes from Alajuela to Nicoya

Cheapest
3 h 12 min
Car
190 km.
from $10
Other
2 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
135 km.
from $255.95
3 h 53 min
136 km.
from $20.17
2 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
135 km.
from $129.76
2 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
135 km.
from $369.89
4 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
135 km.
from $119.46

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$407.12

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$16.54–$305.34

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$292.62
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$407.12

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$305.34

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Tamarindo to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$144.92
Bus from San José to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$300.19
Bus from La Fortuna to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$297.90

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Limonal
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$10.81
Bus from Limonal to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.11–$8.91

Transportes La Pampa

Phone:
+506 2665 7520
Email:
tlpampaoficial@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070648998557
Bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.34

Empresa Traroc S.A.

Phone:
+506 2685 5352
Email:
informacion@traroc.com
Bus from Nosara to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.44–$5.47

TUASA

Phone:
+506 2442 6900
Email:
contraloriadeservicios@grupotuasa.com
Website:
grupotuasa.com/index.html
Bus from Terminal Tuasa Alajuela to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Nicoya?

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Nicoya is to bus which costs $10.87 - $17.39 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alajuela to Nicoya?

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Nicoya is to fly and shuttle which takes 2h 6m and costs $250 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Nicoya?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Nicoya. However, there are services departing from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría and arriving at Nicoya via Limonal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Nicoya?

The distance between Alajuela and Nicoya is 241 km. The road distance is 193.6 km.

How do I travel from Alajuela to Nicoya without a car?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Nicoya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $10.87 - $17.39 .

How long does it take to get from Alajuela to Nicoya?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Alajuela to Nicoya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Nicoya bus from?

Alajuela to Nicoya bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría station.

Where does the Alajuela to Nicoya bus arrive?

Alajuela to Nicoya bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Limonal station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Nicoya?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Nicoya is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Alajuela to Nicoya.

Where can I stay near Nicoya?

There are 41+ hotels available in Nicoya. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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