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How to get fromPalmar Norte to Cartagoby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to San Isidrobus bus Coto 47 – San José vía Cerro de la muerte / ...
    2. Take the bus from Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General to Cartagobus bus San José
    6h 57m
    $26–28

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Uvitabus bus Panamá
    2. Drive from Uvita to Cartagocar car
    4h 7m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Golfitobus bus
    2. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GLF - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    6h 32m
    $215–309

  4. Drive  176.6 km

    1. Drive from Palmar Norte to Cartagocar car 176.6 km
    4h 13m
    $24–35

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Palmar Norte, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Palmar Norte to Cartago via San Isidro and Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General in around 6h 57m.

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