What is the cheapest way to get from Naranjo to Cartago?

The cheapest way to get from Naranjo to Cartago is to ferry and bus which costs $17 - $21 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Naranjo to Cartago?

The fastest way to get from Naranjo to Cartago is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Naranjo and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Naranjo to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Playa Naranjo and arriving at Cartago via Jicaral, Mercado Borbón, Gimnasio Nacional and Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Naranjo to Cartago?

The distance between Naranjo and Cartago is 180 km. The road distance is 257.1 km.

How do I travel from Naranjo to Cartago without a car?

The best way to get from Naranjo to Cartago without a car is to line 511 bus and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Naranjo to Cartago?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Naranjo to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Naranjo to Cartago bus from?

Naranjo to Cartago bus services, operated by Costa Rica Local Buses, depart from Playa Naranjo station.

Where does the Naranjo to Cartago bus arrive?

Naranjo to Cartago bus services, operated by Costa Rica Local Buses, arrive at Jicaral station.

Can I drive from Naranjo to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Naranjo to Cartago is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Naranjo to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 536+ hotels available in Cartago.

Naranjo to Cartago - 4 ways to travel via line 511 bus, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Naranjo to Cartago by bus, car, shuttle, or ferry

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Line 511 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Playa Naranjo to Jicaralbus 511
2. Take the bus from Jicaral to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
4h 37m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Playa Naranjo to Puntarenasferry Playa Naranjo / ...
2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Empresarios Unidosbus San José
5h 8m
$17–20
Drive 257.1 km
1. Drive from Naranjo to Cartagocar 257.1 km
4h 28m
$35–50
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Tamarindo to Monteverdeshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Cartagoshuttle Private
7h
$452–467

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Distance: 179.5 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Naranjo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Playa Naranjo to Cartago via Jicaral, Jicaral, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Mercado Borbón, Gimnasio Nacional, and Terminal Lumaca in around 4h 37m.

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