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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cartago to Guanacaste

Composite routes from Cartago to Guanacaste

Cheapest
5 h 25 min
Car
299 km.
from $16
Other
5 h 26 min
Train, Plane
159 km.
from $467.02

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$407.12

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$16.54–$305.34

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$407.12

Bus operators

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Terminal 7-10 to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.18–$16.54

Pulmitan de Liberia

Phone:
+506 2222 0610
Email:
info@caribeños.com
Website:
facebook.com/Pulmitan-de-liberia-235807189780829
Bus from San José to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.09

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

Phone:
+506 25425818
Train from Cartago to Estación
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$1.65
Train from Estación Atlántico to Río
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Guanacaste is to bus via Terminal Pulmitan Liberia which costs $8.70 - $11.96 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Guanacaste is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $29.35 - $44.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Guanacaste?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Guanacaste. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Liberia via Lumaca and Terminal 7-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Cartago to Guanacaste?

The distance between Cartago and Guanacaste is 244 km. The road distance is 230.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartago to Guanacaste without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $10.33 - $16.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Cartago to Guanacaste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Guanacaste bus from?

Cartago to Guanacaste bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Terminal 7-10 station.

Where does the Cartago to Guanacaste bus arrive?

Cartago to Guanacaste bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Liberia station.

Can I drive from Cartago to Guanacaste?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Guanacaste is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Cartago to Guanacaste.

Where can I stay near Guanacaste?

There are 42+ hotels available in Guanacaste. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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