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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alajuela to Playa Grande

Composite routes from Alajuela to Playa Grande

Cheapest
4 h 24 min
Car
251 km.
from $13

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

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

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 Alajuela to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$299.04

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Playa Grande?

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Playa Grande is to bus which costs $28.26 - $38.04 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Playa Grande is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Alajuela to Playa Grande?

The distance between Alajuela and Playa Grande is 190 km. The road distance is 254.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Playa Grande without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $28.26 - $38.04 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Alajuela to Playa Grande, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Alajuela to Playa Grande?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Playa Grande is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $38.04 and takes 4h 9m.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Playa Grande?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Playa Grande is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Alajuela to Playa Grande.

Which airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport to Tamarindo Airport Airport?

SANSA and World Ticket offer flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport to Tamarindo Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Playa Grande?

There are 831+ hotels available in Playa Grande. Prices start at $69.86 per night.
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