Flight to San José
Mexico City → San José · about ~2h 35m in the air
Train to Alajuela
San José → Alajuela · about ~20m
Mexico City → Alajuela
Mexico to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from Mexico City?
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About the trip from Mexico City to Alajuela
Mexico City (Mexico) and Alajuela (Costa Rica) are 1,913 km (1,189 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via San José: ~5h 55m door to door with 1 change. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Mexico City to San José: ~2h 35m in the air, 1,930 km
- Train from San José to Alajuela: ~20m, 17 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.