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Puntarenas → Alajuela

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  1. Bus to San José

    Puntarenas → San José · about 2h

  2. Train to Alajuela

    San José → Alajuela · about ~20m

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About the trip from Puntarenas to Alajuela

Puntarenas (Costa Rica) and Alajuela (Costa Rica) are 69 km (43 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus and train, via San José: ~2h 35m door to door with 1 change. No flight is needed.

Step by step

  1. Bus from Puntarenas to San José: about 2h, 83 km
  2. Train from San José to Alajuela: ~20m, 17 km

Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change 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.

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