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

The cheapest way to get from Carrillo to Cartago is to bus via Nicoya which costs $14 - $18 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrillo to Cartago is to fly and bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $440 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Carrillo and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrillo to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Belén and arriving at Cartago via Santa Cruz, Torneca and Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Carrillo to Cartago?

The distance between Carrillo and Cartago is 229 km. The road distance is 249.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrillo to Cartago without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $110 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Carrillo to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrillo to Cartago bus from?

Carrillo to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Santa Cruz station.

Where does the Carrillo to Cartago bus arrive?

Carrillo to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Can I drive from Carrillo to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrillo to Cartago is 250 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Carrillo to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 536+ hotels available in Cartago.

Carrillo to Cartago - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Carrillo to Cartago by plane, bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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

Fly from Liberia International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane LIR - SJO
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
2h 25m
$444–1,275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus Santa Cruz
6h 25m
$14–20
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Carrillo to Quebrada Hondataxi
2. Take the bus from Quebrada Honda to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus San Jose
5h 27m
$114–137
Drive 249.7 km
1. Drive from Carrillo to Cartagocar 249.7 km
4h 38m
$34–49
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Belén to Nicoyabus Nicoya
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to San Joséshuttle Private
4h 3m
$277–278
Fly from Tamarindo Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
3h 20m
$223–246
Bus via Nicoya
1. Take the bus from Belén to Nicoyabus Nicoya
2. Take the bus from Nicoya to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus San Jose
6h 42m
$14–18

Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

70Weekly Planes

46 minAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carrillo to Cartago.

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Distance: 229.3 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligente once daily. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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