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How to get fromJacó to Cartagoby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jacó to Cartago by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via San José

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jaco to San Josébus bus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus bus
    2h 15m
    $14–15

  2. Bus via Plaza Coral, Diagonal A KFC

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plaza Coral, Diagonal A KFC to Terminal Atlántico Norte, San Josébus bus 655
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus bus
    3h 9m
    $7–9

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jaco Maxi Pali to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus San José – Panamá
    2. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Cartagotrain train Cartago
    3h 14m
    $14–19

  4. Drive 121.2 km

    1. Drive from Jacó to Cartagocar car 121.2 km
    2h
    $17–24

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Entrada a Jacó to Terminal TRACOPAbus bus 613 Manuel Antonio / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus bus
    2h 59m
    $14–15

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 119 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Jacó, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Jaco to Cartago via San José and Terminal Lumaca in around 2h 15m.

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