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

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Cartago is to train which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Cartago is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Alajuela and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Alajuela to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Avenida 2 con Calle 3 and arriving at Cartago via Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Alajuela and Cartago?

No, there is no direct train from Alajuela to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Alajuela and arriving at Cartago via Estación Atlántico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Alajuela to Cartago?

The distance between Alajuela and Cartago is 43 km. The road distance is 42.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Alajuela to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $3 - $4.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Alajuela to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Cartago bus from?

Alajuela to Cartago bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from Avenida 2 con Calle 3 station.

Where do I catch the Alajuela to Cartago train from?

Alajuela to Cartago train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Alajuela station.

Train or bus from Alajuela to Cartago?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Cartago is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $3 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Alajuela to Cartago bus arrive?

Alajuela to Cartago bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Terminal TUASA station.

Where does the Alajuela to Cartago train arrive?

Alajuela to Cartago train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación Atlántico station.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Cartago is 42 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Alajuela to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 531+ hotels available in Cartago.

Alajuela to Cartago - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Alajuela to Cartago by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Avenida 2 con Calle 3 to Terminal TUASAbus Alajuela
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
1h 49m
$3–4
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alajuela to Estación Atlánticotrain San José
2. Take the train from Estación Atlántico to Cartagotrain San José
2h 16m
$2–3
Drive 42.5 km
1. Drive from Alajuela to Cartagocar 42.5 km
47 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alajuela to Cartagotaxi 42.5 km
47 min
$75–95

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alajuela to Cartago.

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Distance: 42.6 km
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Avenida 2 con Calle 3 to Cartago via Terminal TUASA and Terminal Lumaca in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alajuela to Cartago via Estación Atlántico in around 2h 16m.

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