How far is it from Cartago to Corcovado National Park?

The distance between Cartago and Corcovado National Park is 315 km.

How do I travel from Cartago to Corcovado National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Cartago to Corcovado National Park without a car is to bus and ferry via San Isidro which takes 8h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cartago to Corcovado National Park?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Cartago to Corcovado National Park, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Corcovado National Park?

There are 155+ hotels available in Corcovado National Park.

Cartago to Corcovado National Park - 2 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cartago to Corcovado National Park by bus or ferry

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Bus, ferry via San Isidro
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1. Take the bus from Cartago to Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El Generalbus
2. Take the bus from San Isidro to Palmar Nortebus
3. Take the ferry from Sierpe to Sirenaferry
8h 6m
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1. Take the bus from San José to Sierpebus San José – Sierpe vía Costanera
2. Take the ferry from Sierpe to Sirenaferry Sierpe
10h 45m

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Distance: 315.3 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Cartago, Costa Rica and Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Cartago to Corcovado National Park. However, you can take the bus to Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General, walk to San Isidro, take the bus to Palmar Norte, take the bus to Sierpe, walk to Sierpe, take the ferry to Sirena, then walk to Sirena. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cartago to Sirena via Terminal Lumaca, San José, Sierpe, Sierpe, and Sirena in around 10h 45m.

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