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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alajuela to David

Composite routes from Alajuela to David

Cheapest
6 h 25 min
Car
399 km.
from $21
Other
8 h 49 min
262 km.
from $31.96
4 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
262 km.
from $147.41
5 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
262 km.
from $158.62
6 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
262 km.
from $112.88
5 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
262 km.
from $323.23

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Golfito
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$347.83
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$597.83
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 Drake
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$510.87

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Golfito
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$597.83
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 Drake
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$510.87

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:
$21.74–$347.83
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

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from San Jose to David
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$70.65

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from San José to Uvita
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$347.55

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Email:
info@ticabus.com
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from San Jose to David
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$46.74

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
info@tracopacr.com
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from Uvita to David
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30
Bus from Paso Canoas to David
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.61
Bus from Terminal de buses Parrita to David
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$20.65
Bus from Quepos to Uvita
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$8.15
Bus from Palmar Norte to David
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$13.04

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:
$9.86

Transgolfo

Phone:
+506 6029 7573 / 2732 3848
Email:
trans_golfo@hotmail.com
Bus from Golfito to Paso
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.91

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to David is to bus via Parrita which costs $27.17 - $32.61 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to David is to fly and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and David?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to David. However, there are services departing from INVU Las Cañas and arriving at David via San José and Terminal de buses Parrita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Alajuela to David?

The distance between Alajuela and David is 365 km. The road distance is 399.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to David without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $359.78 - $366.30 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Alajuela to David, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to David bus from?

Alajuela to David bus services, operated by Transportes Delio Morales, depart from San José station.

Train, bus or fly from Alajuela to David?

The best way to get from Alajuela to David is to bus via Parrita which takes 8h 49m and costs $27.17 - $32.61 . There are no good options to train or bus between Alajuela to David.

Where does the Alajuela to David bus arrive?

Alajuela to David bus services, operated by Transportes Delio Morales, arrive at Parrita station.

What is the time difference between Alajuela and David?

David is 1h ahead of Alajuela. It is currently 03:55 in Alajuela and 04:55 in David.

Can I drive from Alajuela to David?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to David is 399 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Alajuela to David.

Where can I stay near David?

There are 54+ hotels available in David. Prices start at $32.42 per night.
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