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How to get fromJaco Beach to Cartagoby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaco Beach to Cartago by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jaco to San Josébus bus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Cartago to Cartagobus bus San José
    3h 25m
    $14–15

  2. Bus via Kfc

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kfc to Terminal Atlantico Nortebus bus 655
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Cartago to Cartagobus bus San José
    3h 31m
    $6–9

  3. Drive 120.6 km

    1. Drive from Jaco Beach to Cartagocar car 120.6 km
    2h
    $17–24

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jacó to Terminal Tica Busbus bus Panamá
    2. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Cartagotrain train Cartago
    3h 58m
    $9–13

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 118.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Jaco Beach, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Jaco to Cartago via San José and Terminal Cartago in around 3h 25m.

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