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How to get fromCartago to Playa Hermosaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cartago to Playa Hermosa by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from San José to Esterillos Centrobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Esterillos Centro to Playa Hermosataxi taxi
    2h 46m
    $57–70

  2. Drive 132.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cartago to Playa Hermosacar car 132.9 km
    2h 17m
    $18–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte, San José to Costado Del Superbus bus 655
    4h 12m
    $26–33

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 140.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Cartago, Costa Rica and Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Cartago to Playa Hermosa via Terminal Lumaca, Terminal Atlántico Norte, San José, and Costado Del Super in around 4h 12m.

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