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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alajuela to Puntarenas

Composite routes from Alajuela to Puntarenas

Cheapest
1 h 35 min
Car
86 km.
from $4
Other
2 h 33 min
66 km.
from $18.61
3 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
66 km.
from $151.55

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$358.70
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$597.83

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$358.70
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$597.83

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$15.22–$358.70
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$21.74–$347.83

Bus operators

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
jungletomsafaris@gmail.com
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from San José to Puntarenas
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$59.78–$152.17

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Cruce
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Transportes Térraba Sur

Phone:
+506 2783 4293
Email:
contraloriadeserviciosterraba@gmail.com
Bus from Puerto Jiménez to Ciudad
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.91

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:
$0.98–$1.63

Transmonteverde

Phone:
+506 2645 7447
Email:
transmonteverdeb.s.a@gmail.com
Website:
transmonteverde.com/
Bus from Barranca to Puntarenas
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.07

Empresarios Unidos

Phone:
+506 2221 6600
Email:
servicioalcliente@eupsacr.com
Website:
empresariosunidos.cr/home/
Bus from San José to Puntarenas
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.21

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Puntarenas is to bus which costs $7.17 - $7.72 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Puntarenas is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $86.96 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Puntarenas?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Puntarenas. However, there are services departing from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría and arriving at Puntarenas via Barranca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Puntarenas?

The distance between Alajuela and Puntarenas is 68 km. The road distance is 86.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Puntarenas without a car is to bus and line 625 bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $10.87 - $15.22 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Alajuela to Puntarenas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Puntarenas bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Alajuela to Puntarenas?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Puntarenas is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $86.96 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 625 bus, which costs $10.87 - $15.22 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Alajuela to Puntarenas bus arrive?

Alajuela to Puntarenas bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Cruce de Barranca station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Puntarenas?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Puntarenas is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Alajuela to Puntarenas.

Where can I stay near Puntarenas?

There are 127+ hotels available in Puntarenas. Prices start at $38.21 per night.
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