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How to get fromCartago to Santa Cruzby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cartago to Santa Cruz by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cartago to Turrialbabus bus Cartago
    2. Take the bus from Turrialba to Santa Cruzbus bus 347 Turrialba
    2h 45m
    $4–5

  2. Drive 31.9 km

    1. Drive from Cartago to Santa Cruzcar car 31.9 km
    35 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cartago to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 31.9 km
    35 min
    $65–80

  4. Bus via Terminal Lumaca

    1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Turrialba to Santa Cruzbus bus
    3h 26m
    $6–8

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  • Distance: 53.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Cartago, Costa Rica and Santa Cruz, Cartago, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Cartago to Santa Cruz via Turrialba and Turrialba in around 2h 45m.

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