What is the cheapest way to get from Cartago to Drake Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Drake Bay is to bus and drive via Puerto Cortés which costs $28 - $40 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartago to Drake Bay?

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Drake Bay is to bus and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $190 - $390.

How far is it from Cartago to Drake Bay?

The distance between Cartago and Drake Bay is 269 km. The road distance is 270.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Cartago to Drake Bay?

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

Can I drive from Cartago to Drake Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Drake Bay is 271 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Cartago to Drake Bay.

Where can I stay near Drake Bay?

There are 139+ hotels available in Drake Bay.

Cartago to Drake Bay - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Cartago to Drake Bay by bus, plane, 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, fly to Drake Bay
best
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK)plane SJO - DRK
4h 19m
$194–384
Bus, drive via Puerto Cortés
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El Generalbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cruzando La Calle, Frente A Distribuidora Quesos Lajitas to Frente A Escuela Nieborowskybus 610
3. Drive from Frente A Escuela Nieborowsky to Drake Baycar
7h 57m
$28–38
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El Generalbus
2. Take the bus from San Isidro de El General to El Águilabus
3. Drive from El Águila to Drake Baycar
7h 18m
Bus, fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane SJO - PJM
3. Take the taxi from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Drake Baytaxi
5h 42m
$294–574
Bus, drive via Parada, Frente Al Parque Ciudad Cortés
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El Generalbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cruzando La Calle, Frente A Distribuidora Quesos Lajitas to Parada, Frente Al Parque Ciudad Cortésbus 610
3. Drive from Parada, Frente Al Parque Ciudad Cortés to Drake Baycar
7h 58m
$28–38
Drive 270.6 km
1. Drive from Cartago to Drake Baycar 270.6 km
6h 28m
$37–53

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK) flights

14Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$193Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cartago to Drake Bay.

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Distance: 268.7 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Cartago, Costa Rica and Drake Bay, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Cartago to Drake Bay. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Lumaca, walk to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, then fly to Drake Bay (DRK). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cartago to Drake Bay via Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General, Terminal Cruzando La Calle, Frente A Distribuidora Quesos Lajitas, and Frente A Escuela Nieborowsky in around 7h 57m.

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