Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province

Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province

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Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province Schedule

Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Daytrip Standard 3pax Any timeCRC 155,114
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ103005:40 - 06:40CRC 78,009
RideCR Minivan 07:00 - 09:30CRC 26,270
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ576808:30 - 09:20CRC 89,653
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ109011:00 - 11:50CRC 78,009
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ100813:50 - 14:20CRC 61,154
Easy Ride Minivan 15:00 - 19:30CRC 33,682
GetJet Airlines Economy #GW52216:00 - 16:30CRC 63,225

Transportation from Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province

Facts about the transport from Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province

Cheapest Transport$55
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure4:30 AM
Latest Departure5:30 PM
Departures per day52
Distance375 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDaytrip, Easy Ride, GetJet Airlines, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, Sansa Airlines

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How to get from Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province

Travelling between Alajuela and Puntarenas East Province is possible by Flight, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 355.03 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 54.20.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 8 hours to travel between Alajuela and Puntarenas East Province depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Alajuela and Puntarenas East Province. Flight will bring you to your destination in 30m. Van does a much slower job and take about 7h 30m to reach Puntarenas East Province.

How much does it cost to get from Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province?

Travelling between Alajuela and Puntarenas East Province can be as cheap as USD 54.20 if you opt for a Easy Ride van and as expensive as USD 355.03 if you buy a Daytrip taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Alajuela and Puntarenas East Province ?

  • 14 from Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province starting from 04:30 Juan Santamaria Airport until 17:30 Juan Santamaria Airport
  • 8 from Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province starting from 08:30 Juan Santamaria Airport until 16:00 Juan Santamaria Airport
  • 30 from Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province starting from 00:00 Juan Santamaria Airport until 00:00 Juan Santamaria Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 119.66.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Alajuela and Puntarenas East Province

GetJet Airlines, Sansa Airlines

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Alajuela and Puntarenas East Province

Daytrip, Jacamar Naturalist Tour

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Alajuela and Puntarenas East Province, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Alajuela and Puntarenas East Province

Easy Ride

What is the most popular transport to get from Alajuela to Puntarenas East Province?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 83% decided to fly
  • 17% bought a taxi ride