There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region) 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
2h 11m$3–4Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bulevar Aeropuerto to Estación al Atlánticotrain Alajuela
- Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Plaza Paraísotrain Cartago
2h 39m$2–4Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Cartago (Region)45.7 km
53 minDrive 45.7 km
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region)car 45.7 km
53 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region)taxi 45.7 km
53 min$95–120Bus 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
2h 13m$3–4
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region) is to train which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region) is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region). However, there are services departing from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto and arriving at Barrio San José via Terminal Lumaca and Cartago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region). However, there are services departing from Bulevar Aeropuerto and arriving at Plaza Paraíso via Estación al Atlántico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Cartago (Region) is 126 km. The road distance is 45.7 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $3 - $4.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region), including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region) bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region) 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 (Region) is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $3 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Cartago (Region), Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Barrio San José via Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, Terminal Lumaca, Cartago, and Cartago in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bulevar Aeropuerto to Plaza Paraíso via Estación al Atlántico in around 2h 39m.
- 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 Plaza Paraíso
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 (Region)
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region) bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region) 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 (Region) is 46 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cartago (Region).
There are 541+ hotels available in Cartago (Region).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Cartago (Region). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.