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

The cheapest way to get from Atenas to Cartago is to train which costs $5 - $9 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Atenas to Cartago is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Atenas and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Atenas to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Atenas and arriving at Cartago via Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola, Gimnasio Nacional and Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Atenas to Cartago?

The distance between Atenas and Cartago is 64 km. The road distance is 59.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Atenas to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $8.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Atenas to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atenas to Cartago bus from?

Atenas to Cartago bus services, operated by Coopetransatenas, depart from Atenas station.

Train or bus from Atenas to Cartago?

The best way to get from Atenas to Cartago is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Atenas to Cartago bus arrive?

Atenas to Cartago bus services, operated by Coopetransatenas, arrive at Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola station.

Can I drive from Atenas to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Atenas to Cartago is 60 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Atenas to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 552+ hotels available in Cartago.

Atenas to Cartago - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Atenas to Cartago by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Atenas to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Colabus San José
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
1h 56m
$7
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alajuela to Estación Atlánticotrain San José
2. Take the train from Estación Atlántico to Cartagotrain San José
3h 12m
$6–9
Drive 59.6 km
1. Drive from Atenas to Cartagocar 59.6 km
1h 1m
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Atenas to Cartagotaxi 59.6 km
1h 1m
$110–130
Bus via Alajuela
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tuasa Alajuela to Terminal TUASAbus Alajuela
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
2h 5m
$6–7

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Atenas to Cartago.

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Distance: 63.5 km
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Atenas to Cartago via Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola, Gimnasio Nacional, and Terminal Lumaca in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atenas to Cartago via Alajuela, Terminal Tuasa Alajuela, La Carreta, Alajuela, and Estación Atlántico in around 3h 12m.

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