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

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Liberia is to bus which costs $12 - $17 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Liberia is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Liberia?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Liberia. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Liberia via Terminal Cartago and Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Cartago to Liberia?

The distance between Cartago and Liberia is 244 km. The road distance is 227.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartago to Liberia without a car is to bus via Central Autobusera Inteligente which takes 5h 26m and costs $11 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Cartago to Liberia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Liberia bus from?

Cartago to Liberia bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Where does the Cartago to Liberia bus arrive?

Cartago to Liberia bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Liberia station.

Can I drive from Cartago to Liberia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Liberia is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Cartago to Liberia.

Where can I stay near Liberia?

There are 87+ hotels available in Liberia.

Cartago to Liberia - 8 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Cartago to Liberia by bus, car, plane, 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 via Central Autobusera Inteligente
best
1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus San Jose
5h 26m
$11–17
Drive 227.8 km
1. Drive from Cartago to Liberiacar 227.8 km
3h 45m
$31–45
Bus, fly to Liberia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane SJO - LIR
4h 20m
$236–1,470
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe to Liberiabus San Jose
5h 57m
$12–16
Bus via Terminal Pulmitan Liberia
1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus San Jose
6h 57m
$12–15
Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Liberiashuttle
5h 3m
$348–380
Bus, fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Liberiashuttle
6h 3m
$642–662
Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Cañasshuttle
3. Take the bus from Cañas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
5h 37m
$391–419

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

79Weekly Planes

49 minAverage Duration

$177Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cartago to Liberia.

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Distance: 243.9 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberia twice daily. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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