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Cartago to Volcán Poás

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2 h 13 min
106 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Cartago to Volcán Poás

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Cheapest
By car (106 km)
2 h 13 min
106 km.
from $5
Other
Rideshare
2 h 13 min
106 km.
from $4.03
Train, Taxi
2 h 50 min
48 km.
from $89.15
Bus via Terminal Tuasa San José
3 h 26 min
50 km.
from $6.11
Bus
3 h 17 min
48 km.
Train, Bus
3 h 59 min
48 km.
from $9.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

TUASA

Phone:
+506 2442 6900
Email:
Website:
grupotuasa.com/index.html
Bus from Terminal Tuasa San José to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.78

Autotransportes Palmares

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

COOPETRANSASI

Phone:
+506 2449 5141
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/coopetransasirl.cr/
Bus from Alajuela to Poás
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.96

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:
$1.55

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 San
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.95–$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 Volcán Poás?

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Volcán Poás is to bus via Terminal Tuasa San José which costs $5.65 - $6.30 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartago to Volcán Poás?

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Volcán Poás is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $9.24 - $14.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Volcán Poás?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Volcán Poás. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Poás Volcano National Park via Lumaca, San José and Alajuela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Cartago to Volcán Poás?

The distance between Cartago and Volcán Poás is 72 km. The road distance is 71.7 km.

How do I travel from Cartago to Volcán Poás without a car?

The best way to get from Cartago to Volcán Poás without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs $54.35 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Cartago to Volcán Poás?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Cartago to Volcán Poás, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Volcán Poás bus from?

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

Where does the Cartago to Volcán Poás bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cartago to Volcán Poás?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Volcán Poás is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Cartago to Volcán Poás.

Where can I stay near Volcán Poás?

There are 312+ hotels available in Volcán Poás. Prices start at $55.27 per night.
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