Facts about the transport from Puntarenas to Alajuela
| Cheapest Transport | $116 |
| Fastest Transport | 40m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:25 AM |
| Latest Departure | 5:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 16 |
| Distance | 242 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Daytrip, Sansa Airlines |
Puntarenas to Alajuela
Best Options
$116
$505
Other Options
Transportation from Puntarenas to Alajuela
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Flights$ 181.15
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Taxis$ 115.52
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Trains are not available
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
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How to get from Puntarenas to Alajuela
Travelling between Puntarenas and Alajuela is possible by Flight and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 504.24 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 115.52.
How long does it take to get from Puntarenas to Alajuela?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between Puntarenas and Alajuela depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Puntarenas and Alajuela. Flight will bring you to your destination in 40m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 4h 50m to reach Alajuela.
How much does it cost to get from Puntarenas to Alajuela?
Travelling between Puntarenas and Alajuela can be as cheap as USD 115.52 if you opt for a Daytrip taxi and as expensive as USD 504.24 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 Puntarenas and Alajuela ?
- 16 from Puntarenas to Alajuela starting from 00:00 Santa Teresa Transfer until 00:00 Santa Teresa Transfer
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Puntarenas to Alajuela.
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 Puntarenas to Alajuela, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 181.15.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 Puntarenas and Alajuela
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 Puntarenas and Alajuela
Daytrip
What is the most popular transport to get from Puntarenas to Alajuela?
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
- 100% decided to fly