There are 5 ways to get from Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO) by bus, train, rideshare, 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 El Caciquebus 200 / ...
2h 8m$2–3Train
- Take the train from Plaza Paraíso to Estación al Atlánticotrain Cartago
- Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Bulevar Aeropuertotrain Alajuela
2h 50m$2–4Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cartago (Region) to San Jose-SJO47 km
54 minDrive 47 km
- Drive from Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO)car 47 km
54 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO)taxi 47 km
54 min$95–120
Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO) is to train which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO) is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO). However, there are services departing from Barrio San José and arriving at El Cacique via Cartago and Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO). However, there are services departing from Plaza Paraíso and arriving at Bulevar Aeropuerto via Estación al Atlántico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Cartago (Region) and San Jose Airport (SJO) is 122 km. The road distance is 47 km.
The best way to get from Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $2 - $4.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO), including transfers.
Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO) bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, depart from Cartago station.
Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO) train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Plaza Paraíso station.
The best way to get from Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO) is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Cartago (Region), Costa Rica and San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Barrio San José to El Cacique via Cartago, Cartago, Terminal Lumaca, and Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plaza Paraíso to Bulevar Aeropuerto via Estación al Atlántico in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +506 25425818
- Website
- incofer.go.cr
Train from Plaza Paraíso to Estación al Atlántico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- incofer.go.cr
Train from Estación al Atlántico to Bulevar Aeropuerto
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 El Cacique
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cartago (Region) to San Jose-SJO
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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More Questions & Answers
Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO) bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, arrive at Terminal Lumaca station.
Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO) train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación al Atlántico station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO) is 47 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Cartago (Region) to San Jose Airport (SJO).
There are 819+ hotels available in San Jose Airport (SJO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cartago (Region) and San Jose Airport (SJO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.