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How to get fromSanto Domingo to Cartagoby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santo Domingo to Cartago by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SDQ - SJO
    2. Take the bus from Parada Aeropuerto - San José Lateral to Terminal TUASAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus bus
    8h 34m
    $203–504

  2. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SDQ - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    21h 41m
    $470–865

  3. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane SDQ - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Cartagocar car
    11h 57m
    $341–897

Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,896.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Cartago, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Santo Domingo to Cartago. However, you can take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto - San José Lateral, take the bus to Terminal TUASA, walk to Terminal Lumaca, then take the bus to Cartago. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON), take the taxi to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Avenida 2 con Calle 3, take the bus to Terminal TUASA, walk to Terminal Lumaca, then take the bus to Cartago.

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