There are 5 ways to get from Alajuelita to Cartago by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal MUSOC to Cartagobus San José
46 minDrive 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$50–65Bus via Terminal Cartago
- Take the bus from Terminal Cartago to Cartagobus San José
47 min$15–17
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 MUSOC and arriving at Cartago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 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 26 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 46 min and costs .
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Alajuelita to Cartago, including transfers.
Alajuelita to Cartago bus services, operated by Musoc, depart from Terminal MUSOC 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 46 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $21 and takes 58 min.
What companies run services between Alajuelita, San José, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?
Musoc operates a bus from Terminal MUSOC to Cartago every 2 hours, 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 2222 2422 / 2771 0414
- [email protected]
- Website
- musoccr.com
Bus from Terminal MUSOC to Cartago
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Book at
- musoccr.com
- Phone
- +506 4109 9900 / 4404 9950
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autotransportes Lumaca
Bus from Terminal Cartago to Cartago
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Autotransportes Lumaca
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Alajuelita to Cartago bus services, operated by Musoc, 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.
There are 506+ hotels available in Cartago.