There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus 200
- Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
1h 50m$3–4Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bulevar Aeropuerto to Estación al Atlánticotrain Alajuela
- Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Cartagotrain Cartago
2h 32m$2–4Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Cartago39.9 km
44 minDrive 39.9 km
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartagocar 39.9 km
44 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartagotaxi 39.9 km
44 min$80–100Bus via El Cacique
- Take the bus from El Cacique to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus 200
- Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
1h 52m$3–4
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago is to train which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago. However, there are services departing from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto and arriving at Cartago via Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Bulevar Aeropuerto and arriving at Estación Cartago via Estación al Atlántico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Cartago is 122 km. The road distance is 39.9 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $3 - $4.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Bulevar Aeropuerto station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $3 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Cartago via Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 and Terminal Lumaca in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bulevar Aeropuerto to Estación Cartago via Estación al Atlántico in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- +506 25425818
- Website
- incofer.go.cr
Train from Bulevar Aeropuerto to Estación al Atlántico
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- incofer.go.cr
Train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Cartago
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- incofer.go.cr
- Phone
- +506 2442 6900
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from El Cacique to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
- Phone
- +506 4109 9900 / 4404 9950
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autotransportes Lumaca
Bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartago
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Autotransportes Lumaca
Bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartago
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Autotransportes Lumaca
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Cartago
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación al Atlántico station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago is 40 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago.
There are 528+ hotels available in Cartago.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Cartago. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.