Train to San José
Alajuela → San José · about ~20m
Flight to Quito
San José → Quito · about ~1h 55m in the air
Alajuela → Quito
Costa Rica to Ecuador · 1 border · Where else can you go from Alajuela?
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About the trip from Alajuela to Quito
Alajuela (Costa Rica) and Quito (Ecuador) are 1,302 km (809 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and flight, via San José: ~4h 45m door to door with 1 change. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Train from Alajuela to San José: ~20m, 17 km
- Flight from San José to Quito: ~1h 55m in the air, 1,287 km
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.