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How to get fromSan José to Palmerasby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Palmeras by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Plaza Paraísotrain train Cartago
    1h 19m
    $1–2

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cartago to Llanos de Santa Lucíabus bus 336 Paraiso / ...
    1h 30m
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Palmerastaxi taxi 28 km
    35 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 28 km

    1. Drive from San José to Palmerascar car 28 km
    35 min
    $4–6

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  • Distance: 26.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Palmeras, Cartago, Costa Rica?

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from Estación al Atlántico to Plaza Paraíso once daily. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Lumaca to Palmeras via Cartago, Cartago, and Llanos de Santa Lucía in around 1h 30m.

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