There are 2 ways to get from Cartago to Tortuguero by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Tortuguero is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cartago to Tortuguero is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Tortuguero. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Tortuguero via San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Cartago and Tortuguero is 159 km. The road distance is 138.9 km.
The best way to get from Cartago to Tortuguero without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $77.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cartago to Tortuguero, including transfers.
Cartago to Tortuguero bus services, operated by Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle, depart from San José station.
Cartago to Tortuguero bus services, operated by Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle, arrive at Tortuguero station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Tortuguero is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cartago to Tortuguero.
There are 79+ hotels available in Tortuguero.
What companies run services between Cartago, Costa Rica and Tortuguero, Costa Rica?
Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle operates a bus from San José to Tortuguero hourly. Tickets cost $75 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Bus from San José to Tortuguero
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75
- Website
- Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle
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