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302 km.
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Alajuela, Costa Rica → Playa Blanca, Costa Rica

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alajuela to Playa Blanca

Composite routes from Alajuela to Playa Blanca

Cheapest
5 h 25 min
Car
302 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$699.74
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Drake
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$597.96

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$699.74
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Drake
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$597.96

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$25.45–$407.12

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from San José to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$584.86

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
info@tracopacr.com
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from Terminal de buses Parrita to Tinoco
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.09–$20.52
Bus from Terminal de buses Parrita to Jalaca
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$21.39

Transportes Delio Morales

Phone:
+506 2777 0318
Email:
info@autotransportesdm.com
Bus from San José to Parrita
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.54

Grupo Blanco

Phone:
+506 2771 2550
Email:
contraloriadeservicios@grupoblanco.cr
Website:
grupoblanco.cr/
Bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$22.90

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 Playa Blanca?

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Playa Blanca is to bus which costs $19.57 - $29.35 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alajuela to Playa Blanca?

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Playa Blanca is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $163.04 - $456.52 .

How far is it from Alajuela to Playa Blanca?

The distance between Alajuela and Playa Blanca is 210 km. The road distance is 340 km.

How do I travel from Alajuela to Playa Blanca without a car?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Playa Blanca without a car is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Alajuela to Playa Blanca?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Alajuela to Playa Blanca, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Alajuela to Playa Blanca?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Playa Blanca is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $163.04 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $152.17 and takes 8h 37m.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Playa Blanca?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Playa Blanca is 340 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Alajuela to Playa Blanca.

Where can I stay near Playa Blanca?

There are 192+ hotels available in Playa Blanca. Prices start at $37.14 per night.
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