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

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Golfito is to drive and bus which costs $18 - $26 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Golfito is to bus and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Golfito?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Golfito. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Golfito via San Isidro de El General, Uvita and Río Claro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Cartago to Golfito?

The distance between Cartago and Golfito is 229 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartago to Golfito without a car is to bus via Uvita which takes 7h 14m and costs $21 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Cartago to Golfito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Golfito bus from?

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

Where does the Cartago to Golfito bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cartago to Golfito?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Golfito is 237 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Cartago to Golfito.

Where can I stay near Golfito?

There are 120+ hotels available in Golfito.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cartago to Golfito by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly to Golfito
best
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
3h 38m
$141–601
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Cartago to Dominicalcar
2. Take the bus from Dominical to Río Clarobus
6h 17m
$19–25
Bus via Uvita
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El Generalbus San José
2. Take the bus from Uvita to Río Clarobus
7h 14m
$22–24
Drive 236.8 km
1. Drive from Cartago to Golfitocar 236.8 km
5h 20m
$32–46
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Golfitoshuttle Private
4h 55m
$520
Fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, drive
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane SJO - PJM
2. Drive from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Golfitocar
5h 19m
$164–451
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El Generalbus San José
2. Take the bus from San Isidro de El General to Golfitobus By Cerro
7h 43m
$29–34

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cartago to Golfito.

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Distance: 228.9 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Cartago, Costa Rica and Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Cartago to Golfito via Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General, San Isidro de El General, Uvita, Uvita, and Río Claro in around 7h 14m.

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