There are 3 ways to get from San Carlos to Cariari by taxi, bus, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from San Carlos to Frente A Casa De Techo Rojotaxi
- Take the bus from Frente A Casa De Techo Rojo to Terminal Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquíbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí to Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápilesbus
- Take the bus from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles to Diagonal A Ferretería Lemarbus
5h 6m$85–98Drive 111.4 km
cheapest- Drive from San Carlos to Cariaricar 111.4 km
2h 31m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Boca Arenal to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 205
- Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápilesbus 701-A
6h 51m$52–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Cariari is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Cariari is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from San Carlos to Cariari. However, there are services departing from Boca Arenal and arriving at Cariari via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José and Guápiles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between San Carlos and Cariari is 424 km. The road distance is 111.4 km.
The best way to get from San Carlos to Cariari without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $80 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from San Carlos to Cariari, including transfers.
San Carlos to Cariari bus services, operated by Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A., depart from Boca Arenal station.
San Carlos to Cariari bus services, operated by Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A., arrive at Terminal Atlántico Norte station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Cariari is 111 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from San Carlos to Cariari.
There are 38+ hotels available in Cariari.
What companies run services between San Carlos, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Cariari, Limón, Costa Rica?
You can take a vehicle from San Carlos to Cariari via Boca Arenal, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles, and Guápiles in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- +506 222 0610 / 2255 4300
- Website
- aresep.go.cr
Bus from Frente A Casa De Techo Rojo to Terminal Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- yoviajocr.com
Bus from Terminal Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí to Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- yoviajocr.com
Bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- yoviajocr.com
- Phone
- +506 2767 7590 / 2767 7137
- [email protected]
- Website
- COOPETRACA
Bus from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles to Diagonal A Ferretería Lemar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- COOPETRACA
- Phone
- 2661-1345
- Website
- Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A.
Bus from Boca Arenal to Terminal Atlántico Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9
- Schedules at
- Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A.
Bus from Boca Arenal to Terminal Atlántico Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Autotransportes San José a Venecia de San Carlos S.A.
Bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- Líneas del Atlántico Limitada
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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