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Quepos to Cartago

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125 km.
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Quepos, Costa Rica → Cartago, Costa Rica

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Quepos to Cartago

Composite routes from Quepos to Cartago

Cheapest
3 h 29 min
Car
125 km.
from $6
Other
4 h 19 min
54 km.
from $15.20
4 h 11 min
Plane
54 km.
from $187.21

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79

Bus operators

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$16.54

Grupo Blanco

Phone:
+506 2771 2550
Email:
Website:
grupoblanco.cr/
Bus from Quepos to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.96–$7.00

Musoc

Phone:
+506 2222 2422 / 2771 0414
Email:
Website:
musoccr.com/
Bus from Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.94

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 Quepos to Cartago?

The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Cartago is to bus which costs $11.96 - $16.30 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quepos to Cartago is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $11.96 - $18.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Quepos and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Quepos to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Quepos and arriving at Cartago via Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Quepos to Cartago?

The distance between Quepos and Cartago is 183 km. The road distance is 97.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Quepos to Cartago without a car is to bus via San Isidro which takes 4h 19m and costs $13.04 - $15.22 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Quepos to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quepos to Cartago bus from?

Quepos to Cartago bus services, operated by Grupo Blanco, depart from Quepos station.

Where does the Quepos to Cartago bus arrive?

Quepos to Cartago bus services, operated by Grupo Blanco, arrive at San Isidro station.

Can I drive from Quepos to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Quepos to Cartago is 97 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Quepos 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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