There are 2 ways to get from Tortuguero to Cartago by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tortuguero to Cartago is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tortuguero to Cartago is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Tortuguero to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Tortuguero and arriving at Cartago via Terminal Cartago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Tortuguero and Cartago is 158 km. The road distance is 139.4 km.
The best way to get from Tortuguero to Cartago without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $77.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Tortuguero to Cartago, including transfers.
Tortuguero to Cartago bus services, operated by Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle, depart from Tortuguero station.
Tortuguero to Cartago bus services, operated by Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle, arrive at San José station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tortuguero to Cartago is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Tortuguero to Cartago.
There are 532+ hotels available in Cartago.
What companies run services between Tortuguero, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?
Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle operates a bus from Tortuguero to San José hourly. Tickets cost $75 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Bus from Tortuguero to San José
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75
- Website
- Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle
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