There are 4 ways to get from Alajuelita to Cartago by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
47 min$15–18Drive 25.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Alajuelita to Cartagocar 25.5 km
28 min$4–5Train
- Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Cartagotrain Cartago
58 min$17–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alajuelita to Cartagotaxi 25.5 km
28 min$50–65
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alajuelita to Cartago is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Alajuelita to Cartago is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Alajuelita to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Terminal Lumaca and arriving at Cartago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
No, there is no direct train from Alajuelita to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Estación al Atlántico and arriving at Estación Cartago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Alajuelita and Cartago is 27 km. The road distance is 25.5 km.
The best way to get from Alajuelita to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 47 min and costs $15 - $18.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Alajuelita to Cartago, including transfers.
Alajuelita to Cartago bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, depart from Terminal Lumaca station.
Alajuelita to Cartago train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Estación al Atlántico station.
The best way to get from Alajuelita to Cartago is to bus which takes 47 min and costs $15 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $22 and takes 58 min.
What companies run services between Alajuelita, San José, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?
Autotransportes Lumaca operates a bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartago every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Cartago every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 48 min.
- Phone
- +506 25425818
- Website
- incofer.go.cr
Train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Cartago
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- incofer.go.cr
- Phone
- +506 4109 9900 / 4404 9950
- [email protected]
- Website
- lumaca.cr
Bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartago
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- lumaca.cr
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Coopetaxi
- Phone
- +506 2236 7070
- Website
- facebook.com
Coopetico
- Phone
- +506 2224 7979
- Website
- facebook.com
Coopetranstura
- Phone
- +506 2440 4444
- Website
- officialairportsjotaxi.com
Taxis Coopeirazú
- Phone
- +506 2251 9990
- Website
- coopeirazu.com
Taxis Desamparados
- Phone
- +506 2250 5094
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alajuelita to Cartago bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, arrive at Cartago station.
Alajuelita to Cartago train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación Cartago station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alajuelita to Cartago is 25 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Alajuelita to Cartago.
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