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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nicoya to Alajuela

Composite routes from Nicoya to Alajuela

Cheapest
3 h 13 min
Car
192 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

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

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$282.61
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$445.65
Plane from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$250.00

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

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Nicoya to San
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$256.47
Bus from Nicoya to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$123.82
Bus from Nicoya to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$254.51

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Nicoya to Limonal
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.61
Bus from Limonal to Parada
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.24
Bus from Nicoya to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$15.22

Empresa Traroc S.A.

Phone:
+506 2685 5352
Email:
informacion@traroc.com
Bus from Nicoya to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.93–$4.67

TUASA

Phone:
+506 2442 6900
Email:
contraloriadeservicios@grupotuasa.com
Website:
grupotuasa.com/index.html
Bus from Terminal Tuasa San José to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.98–$1.52

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Nicoya to Alajuela is to shuttle and fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $250 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Nicoya and Alajuela?

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

How far is it from Nicoya to Alajuela?

The distance between Nicoya and Alajuela is 202 km. The road distance is 192.5 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Nicoya to Alajuela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nicoya to Alajuela bus from?

Nicoya to Alajuela bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Nicoya station.

Train, bus or fly from Nicoya to Alajuela?

The best way to get from Nicoya to Alajuela is to bus via Juntas which takes 3h 53m and costs $10.87 - $17.39 . There are no good options to train or bus between Nicoya to Alajuela.

Where does the Nicoya to Alajuela bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nicoya to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Nicoya to Alajuela is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Nicoya 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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