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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Cartagoby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Cartago by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Terminal Lumaca

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Turrialbabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus bus
    2h 35m
    $7–9

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Turrialbabus bus 347 Turrialba
    2. Take the bus from Turrialba to Cartagobus bus Cartago
    2h 46m
    $4–6

  3. Drive 31.8 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Cartagocar car 31.8 km
    37 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Cartagotaxi taxi 31.8 km
    37 min
    $65–80

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 92.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, Cartago, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Santa Cruz to Cartago via Turrialba, Turrialba, San José, and Terminal Lumaca in around 2h 35m.

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