What is the cheapest way to get from Cartago (Region) to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Cartago (Region) to San José is to bus which costs $2 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartago (Region) to San José?

The fastest way to get from Cartago (Region) to San José is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Cartago (Region) and San José?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago (Region) to San José. However, there are services departing from Barrio San José and arriving at Terminal Lumaca via Cartago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Cartago (Region) and San José?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plaza Paraíso and arriving at Estación al Atlántico. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Cartago (Region) to San José?

The distance between Cartago (Region) and San José is 25 km. The road distance is 29.7 km.

How do I travel from Cartago (Region) to San José without a car?

The best way to get from Cartago (Region) to San José without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $1 - $2.

How long does it take to get from Cartago (Region) to San José?

The train from Plaza Paraíso to Estación al Atlántico takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Cartago (Region) to San José bus from?

Cartago (Region) to San José bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, depart from Cartago station.

Where do I catch the Cartago (Region) to San José train from?

Cartago (Region) to San José train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Plaza Paraíso station.

Train or bus from Cartago (Region) to San José?

The best way to get from Cartago (Region) to San José is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Cartago (Region) to San José bus arrive?

Cartago (Region) to San José bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, arrive at Terminal Lumaca station.

Where does the Cartago (Region) to San José train arrive?

Cartago (Region) to San José train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación al Atlántico station.

Can I drive from Cartago (Region) to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago (Region) to San José is 30 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Cartago (Region) to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 765+ hotels available in San José.

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What companies run services between Cartago (Region), Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica?

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from Plaza Paraíso to Estación al Atlántico twice daily. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, Autotransportes Lumaca operates a bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumaca every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 40 min.

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