- Must visit
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante (MACA)
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Águilas to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Águilas to Alicante will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
It's difficult to get from Águilas to Alicante without transferring at least once.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Águilas to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Águilas to Alicante:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Águilas to Alicante costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Interbus Murcia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BusbamSL | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BusbamSL | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Interbus Murcia | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Interbus Murcia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BusbamSL | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Águilas to Alicante buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE+ Normal | 2:00 PM Águilas | 3h50 | 5:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 2:00 PM Águilas | 2h50 | 4:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 2:00 PM Águilas | 3h10 | 5:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 6:30 PM Águilas | 5h00 | 11:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
BASE+ Normal | 7:00 AM Águilas | 2h45 | 9:45 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:00 AM Águilas | 3h10 | 10:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:00 AM Águilas | 3h50 | 10:50 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 9:00 AM Águilas | 2h45 | 11:45 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 9:00 AM Águilas | 3h10 | 12:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 9:00 AM Águilas | 3h50 | 12:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 11:45 AM Águilas | 3h25 | 3:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 11:45 AM Águilas | 3h05 | 2:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 11:45 AM Águilas | 4h10 | 3:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Águilas to Alicante run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $10 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Alicante — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Alicante trip today.
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Archaeological museum with acclaimed interactive displays covering prehistory to modern Alicante.
Fine arts museum in an 18th-century palace, featuring Alicante artists and regional painting collections.
Alicante's iconic waterfront promenade with mosaic paving, palms, and constant seaside city life.
Historic old quarter of whitewashed lanes climbing toward the castle, full of character and viewpoints.
Popular city beach and promenade area beside the old town, excellent for walks and classic coastal views.
Alicante’s signature rice dish, cooked in fish stock with seafood or meat. It is central to local Sunday meals and showcases the region’s rice tradition.
Rice baked in the oven with stock, tomato, chickpeas, and often pork or sausage. A hearty Valencian classic widely eaten in Alicante homes.
Traditional Alicante rice made with tuna, pumpkin, and ñora pepper. It reflects the city’s coastal pantry and old home-style cooking.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Mediterranean tasting menus in an elegant contemporary setting.
Historic traditional venue famous for Alicante tapas, cured fish, and local wines in a classic, lively old-town setting.
Well-known seafood and rice restaurant near the marina, valued for fresh fish, shellfish, and polished but approachable service.
Moderate for Spain: lodging rises in summer, but tapas, local transit, and casual dining stay fairly affordable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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