There are 4 ways to get from Cartago to National University of Costa Rica by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus
- Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to La U Nacionalbus Heredia
1h 28m$2–3Train
- Take the train from Estación Cartago to Estación al Atlánticotrain Cartago
- Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Herediatrain Alajuela
2h 6m$2–4Drive 32 km
- Drive from Cartago to National University of Costa Ricacar 32 km
36 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cartago to National University of Costa Ricataxi 32 km
36 min$65–80
Cartago to National University of Costa Rica by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cartago to National University of Costa Rica is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cartago to National University of Costa Rica is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to National University of Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at La U Nacional via Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cartago to National University of Costa Rica. However, there are services departing from Estación Cartago and arriving at Estación Heredia via Estación al Atlántico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Cartago and National University of Costa Rica is 37 km. The road distance is 32 km.
The best way to get from Cartago to National University of Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $2 - $4.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Cartago to National University of Costa Rica, including transfers.
Cartago to National University of Costa Rica bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, depart from Cartago station.
Cartago to National University of Costa Rica train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Estación Cartago station.
The best way to get from Cartago to National University of Costa Rica is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Cartago, Costa Rica and National University of Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Cartago to National University of Costa Rica via Terminal Lumaca, Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, and La U Nacional in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Estación Cartago to National University of Costa Rica via Estación al Atlántico and Estación Heredia in around 2h 6m.
- Phone
- +506 25425818
- Website
- incofer.go.cr
Train from Estación Cartago to Estación al Atlántico
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- incofer.go.cr
Train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Heredia
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- incofer.go.cr
- Phone
- +506 4109 9900 / 4404 9950
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autotransportes Lumaca
Bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumaca
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Autotransportes Lumaca
- Phone
- +506 2442 6900
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to La U Nacional
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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More Questions & Answers
Cartago to National University of Costa Rica bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, arrive at Terminal Lumaca station.
Cartago to National University of Costa Rica train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación al Atlántico station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to National University of Costa Rica is 32 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Cartago to National University of Costa Rica.
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