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There are 4 ways to get from David to Cartago by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from David to San Josébus bus David – San José vía Costanera
    8h 48m
    $25–28

  2. Drive 321.3 km

    1. Drive from David to Cartagocar car 321.3 km
    6h 30m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Golfitobus bus
    3. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GLF - SJO
    4. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    7h 26m
    $199–271

  4. Bus via David Panama

    1. Take the bus from David Panama to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
    9h 24m
    $33–43

Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 363.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between David, Panama and Cartago, Costa Rica?

Tracopa operates a bus from David to San José once daily. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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