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5 h 23 min
302 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Guanacaste to Cartago

Composite routes from Guanacaste to Cartago

Cheapest
5 h 23 min
Car
302 km.
from $16
Other
4 h 54 min
Plane
159 km.
from $456.55

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

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

SANSA

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

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.36–$305.34

Bus operators

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Liberia to Hospital
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
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 Terminal Pulmitan Liberia to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.09

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Guanacaste to Cartago is to bus via San Jose Airport (SJO) which costs $9.78 - $13.04 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guanacaste to Cartago is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $30.43 - $44.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Guanacaste and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Guanacaste to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Liberia and arriving at Cartago via Taca and San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Guanacaste to Cartago?

The distance between Guanacaste and Cartago is 245 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Guanacaste to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $9.78 - $15.22 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Guanacaste to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guanacaste to Cartago bus from?

Guanacaste to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Liberia station.

Where does the Guanacaste to Cartago bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Guanacaste to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Guanacaste to Cartago is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Guanacaste to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 412+ hotels available in Cartago. Prices start at $57.48 per night.
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