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

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Heredia is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Heredia is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Heredia?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Heredia. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Heredia via Terminal TUASA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cartago and Heredia?

No, there is no direct train from Cartago to Heredia. However, there are services departing from Estación Cartago and arriving at Estación Heredia via Estación al Atlántico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Cartago to Heredia?

The distance between Cartago and Heredia is 37 km. The road distance is 32.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartago to Heredia without a car is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs $2 - $4.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Cartago to Heredia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Heredia bus from?

Cartago to Heredia bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, depart from Cartago station.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Heredia train from?

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

Train or bus from Cartago to Heredia?

The best way to get from Cartago to Heredia is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Cartago to Heredia bus arrive?

Cartago to Heredia bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, arrive at Terminal Lumaca station.

Where does the Cartago to Heredia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cartago to Heredia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Heredia is 33 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Cartago to Heredia.

Where can I stay near Heredia?

There are 787+ hotels available in Heredia.

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There are 4 ways to get from Cartago to Heredia by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal TUASA to Herediabus Alajuela
1h 23m
$2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Estación Cartago to Estación al Atlánticotrain Cartago
2. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Herediatrain Alajuela
1h 52m
$2–4
Drive 32.7 km
1. Drive from Cartago to Herediacar 32.7 km
37 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cartago to Herediataxi 32.7 km
37 min
$65–85

Cartago to Heredia by train

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Distance: 36.6 km
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Cartago to Heredia via Terminal Lumaca and Terminal TUASA in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Estación Cartago to Estación Heredia via Estación al Atlántico in around 1h 52m.

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