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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cartago to Alajuela

Composite routes from Cartago to Alajuela

Cheapest
1 h 29 min
Car
76 km.
from $4
Other
1 h 37 min
36 km.
Select a ticket
2 h 13 min
36 km.
from $3.50

Transport providers

Bus operators

Autotransportes Palmares

Phone:
+506 2296 9788
Email:
Website:
atp.cr/
Bus from San José to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Autotransportes Lumaca

Phone:
+506 4109 9900 / 4404 9950
Email:
Website:
lumaca.cr/
Bus from Cartago to San
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.33

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

Phone:
+506 25425818
Train from Cartago to Estación
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.03–$1.41
Train from Estación Atlántico to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.03–$1.41

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cartago to Alajuela?

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Alajuela is to train which costs $2.07 - $2.83 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartago to Alajuela?

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Alajuela is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5.43 - $8.15 .

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Alajuela?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Alajuela via Lumaca and San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cartago and Alajuela?

No, there is no direct train from Cartago to Alajuela. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Alajuela via Estación Atlántico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Cartago to Alajuela?

The distance between Cartago and Alajuela is 45 km. The road distance is 42.2 km.

How do I travel from Cartago to Alajuela without a car?

The best way to get from Cartago to Alajuela without a car is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cartago to Alajuela?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Cartago to Alajuela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Alajuela bus from?

Cartago to Alajuela bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, depart from Cartago station.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Alajuela train from?

Cartago to Alajuela train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Cartago station.

Train or bus from Cartago to Alajuela?

The best way to get from Cartago to Alajuela is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.07 - $2.83 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Cartago to Alajuela bus arrive?

Cartago to Alajuela bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, arrive at San José station.

Where does the Cartago to Alajuela train arrive?

Cartago to Alajuela train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación Atlántico station.

Can I drive from Cartago to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Alajuela is 42 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Cartago to Alajuela.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 700+ hotels available in Alajuela. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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