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3 h 42 min
187 km.
from $10
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Cartago, Costa Rica → San Carlos, Costa Rica

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cartago to San Carlos

Composite routes from Cartago to San Carlos

Cheapest
3 h 42 min
Car
187 km.
from $10
Other
4 h 36 min
96 km.
from $65
4 h 22 min
Train
96 km.
from $31.54
4 h 57 min
Train, Plane
96 km.
from $312.13
5 h
96 km.
from $83.89

Transport providers

Airlines

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$250.00

Bus operators

Transnorte de Upala

Phone:
+506 2673 0612
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/transnorte-de-upala-s-a
Bus from San Jose to Muelle
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.89–$9.24

Transportes San Carlos

Phone:
+506 8356 1555
Email:
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-san-jose-a-venecia-de-san-carlos-s-a
Bus from San Jose to Muelle
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61
Bus from San José to Boca
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.48

Compañía Carbachez e Hijos

Phone:
+506 2451 1284 / 8689 4895
Email:
Bus from San Ramón to Los
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.17

Empresarios Unidos

Phone:
+506 2221 6600
Email:
Website:
empresariosunidos.cr/home/
Bus from San José to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.32

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 Río
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.92–$1.41

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cartago to San Carlos?

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to San Carlos is to train and drive which costs $17.39 - $27.17 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartago to San Carlos?

The fastest way to get from Cartago to San Carlos is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 .

How far is it from Cartago to San Carlos?

The distance between Cartago and San Carlos is 159 km. The road distance is 157.7 km.

How do I travel from Cartago to San Carlos without a car?

The best way to get from Cartago to San Carlos without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $39.13 - $52.17 .

How long does it take to get from Cartago to San Carlos?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Cartago to San Carlos, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cartago to San Carlos?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to San Carlos is 158 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Cartago to San Carlos.

Where can I stay near San Carlos?

There are 29+ hotels available in San Carlos. Prices start at $29.57 per night.
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