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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cartago to Guápiles

Composite routes from Cartago to Guápiles

Cheapest
2 h 1 min
Car
95 km.
from $5
Other
2 h 7 min
40 km.
from $5.15
3 h 41 min
40 km.
from $7.74
2 h 28 min
Train, Bus
40 km.
from $7.50

Transport providers

Bus operators

Empresarios Guapileños

Phone:
+506 222 0610 / 2255 4300
Bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.30

Grupo Caribeños

Phone:
+506 2222 0610
Email:
info@caribeños.com
Website:
facebook.com/grupocaribenos/
Bus from San José to Guápiles
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.26–$5.00

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Guápiles is to bus which costs $4.57 - $6.52 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Guápiles is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $10.87 - $17.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Guápiles?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Guápiles. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Terminal Guápiles via Lumaca and Gran Terminal del Caribe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Cartago to Guápiles?

The distance between Cartago and Guápiles is 88 km. The road distance is 86.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartago to Guápiles without a car is to bus via Gran Terminal del Caribe which takes 2h 7m and costs $5.15 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Cartago to Guápiles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Guápiles bus from?

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

Where does the Cartago to Guápiles bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cartago to Guápiles?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Guápiles is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Cartago to Guápiles.

Where can I stay near Guápiles?

There are 51+ hotels available in Guápiles. Prices start at $35.37 per night.
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