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

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to David is to bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartago to David is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and David?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to David. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at David via San Isidro de El General, Uvita and Palmar Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Cartago to David?

The distance between Cartago and David is 330 km. The road distance is 321.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartago to David without a car is to bus via Puerto Cortés which takes 8h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Cartago to David, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to David bus from?

Cartago to David bus services, operated by Musoc, depart from Cartago station.

Where does the Cartago to David bus arrive?

Cartago to David bus services, operated by Musoc, arrive at Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General station.

What is the time difference between Cartago and David?

David is 1h ahead of Cartago. It is currently 9:41 PM in Cartago and 10:41 PM in David.

Can I drive from Cartago to David?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to David is 321 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Cartago to David.

Where can I stay near David?

There are 99+ hotels available in David.

Cartago to David - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cartago to David by bus, car, or plane

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

Bus via Puerto Cortés
best
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General
2. Take the bus from Uvita to Palmar Norte
3. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to David
8h 24m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal TRACOPA to David601 San José
8h 35m
$22–36
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Cartago to Dominical
2. Take the bus from Uvita to David601 San José
6h 54m
$30–44
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)SJO - GLF
2. Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoas
3. Take the bus from Frontera to David
7h 24m
$149–609
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to DavidSan José
11h 49m
$28–52
Drive 321.3 km
1. Drive from Cartago to David321.3 km
6h 30m
$44–64

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cartago to David.

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Distance: 329.8 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Cartago, Costa Rica and David, Panama?

You can take a bus from Cartago to David via Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General, San Isidro de El General, Uvita, Uvita, and Palmar Norte in around 8h 24m.

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