What is the cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Cartago?

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Cartago is to train which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alajuela to Cartago?

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Cartago is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Centro de Comercio Internacional and arriving at Cartago via Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Alajuela and Cartago?

No, there is no direct train from Alajuela to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Estación Hospital Alajuela and arriving at Estación Cartago via Estación al Atlántico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Cartago?

The distance between Alajuela and Cartago is 41 km. The road distance is 42.5 km.

How do I travel from Alajuela to Cartago without a car?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $3 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Alajuela to Cartago?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Alajuela to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Cartago bus from?

Alajuela to Cartago bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from Centro de Comercio Internacional station.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Cartago train from?

Alajuela to Cartago train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Estación Hospital Alajuela station.

Train or bus from Alajuela to Cartago?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Cartago is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $3 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Alajuela to Cartago bus arrive?

Alajuela to Cartago bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Terminal TUASA station.

Where does the Alajuela to Cartago train arrive?

Alajuela to Cartago train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación al Atlántico station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Cartago is 42 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Alajuela to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 529+ hotels available in Cartago.

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There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela to Cartago by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Centro de Comercio Internacional to Terminal TUASAbus Alajuela
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
1h 41m
$3–4
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Estación Hospital Alajuela to Estación al Atlánticotrain Alajuela
2. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Cartagotrain Cartago
2h 37m
$2–4
Drive 42.5 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Cartagocar 42.5 km
47 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alajuela to Cartagotaxi 42.5 km
47 min
$85–110
Bus via Avenida 2 con Calle 3
1. Take the bus from Avenida 2 con Calle 3 to Terminal TUASAbus Alajuela
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
1h 49m
$3–4

Alajuela to Cartago by train

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Distance: 41.2 km
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Centro de Comercio Internacional to Cartago via Terminal TUASA and Terminal Lumaca in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Estación Hospital Alajuela to Estación Cartago via Estación al Atlántico in around 2h 37m.

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