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How to get fromCiudad Colón to Cartagoby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ciudad Colón to Cartago by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ciudad Colón to Terminal Tralapabus bus 145 San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Cartago to Cartagobus bus San José
    2h 1m
    $5

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ciudad Colón to Terminal Tralapabus bus 145 San Jose
    2. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Cartagotrain train Cartago
    2h 56m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 43.2 km

    1. Drive from Ciudad Colón to Cartagocar car 43.2 km
    49 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ciudad Colón to Cartagotaxi taxi 43.2 km
    49 min
    $90–110

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 44.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Ciudad Colón to Cartago via Terminal Tralapa, Torneca, and Terminal Cartago in around 2h 1m.

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