What is the cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Heredia?

The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Heredia is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to Heredia?

The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Heredia is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $220 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and Heredia?

No, there is no direct bus from San Carlos to Heredia. However, there are services departing from Muelle and arriving at Gimnacio Liceo Heredia via Ciudad Quesada and Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from San Carlos to Heredia?

The distance between San Carlos and Heredia is 113 km. The road distance is 104.5 km.

How do I travel from San Carlos to Heredia without a car?

The best way to get from San Carlos to Heredia without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $45 - $60.

How long does it take to get from San Carlos to Heredia?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from San Carlos to Heredia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Carlos to Heredia bus from?

San Carlos to Heredia bus services, operated by Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A., depart from Ciudad Quesada station.

Bus or fly from San Carlos to Heredia?

The best way to get from San Carlos to Heredia is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $220 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the San Carlos to Heredia bus arrive?

San Carlos to Heredia bus services, operated by Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A., arrive at Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Can I drive from San Carlos to Heredia?

Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Heredia is 104 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from San Carlos to Heredia.

Where can I stay near Heredia?

There are 779+ hotels available in Heredia.

San Carlos to Heredia - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Carlos to Heredia by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane FON - SJO
2h 6m
$227–324
Drive 104.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from San Carlos to Herediacar 104.5 km
2h 35m
$14–21
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from San Carlos to Boca Arenaltaxi
2. Take the bus from Boca Arenal to Naranjobus
3. Take the bus from Naranjo to Alajuelabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Alajuela to Parque Los Angelesbus
4h 8m
$45–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 205
4h 49m
$56–68
Bus via Boca Arenal
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 205
5h 4m
$45–53

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 113.5 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between San Carlos, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Heredia, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A. operates a bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Norte every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 3h. Autotransportes San José a Venecia de San Carlos S.A. also services this route hourly.

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