Train to San José
Alajuela → San José · about ~20m
Flight to Lima
San José → Lima · about ~3h 25m in the air
Flight to Santiago
Lima → Santiago · about ~3h 15m in the air
Alajuela → Santiago
Costa Rica to Chile · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Alajuela?
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About the trip from Alajuela to Santiago
Alajuela (Costa Rica) and Santiago (Chile) are 5,043 km (3,134 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and flight, via San José and Lima: ~11h door to door with 2 changes. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Train from Alajuela to San José: ~20m, 17 km
- Flight from San José to Lima: ~3h 25m in the air, 2,565 km
- Flight from Lima to Santiago: ~3h 15m in the air, 2,468 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.