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How to get fromCartago to Limaby bus, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cartago to Lima by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane SJO - LIM
    8h 50m
    $204–364

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cartago to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane XQP - LIM
    8h 44m
    $192–617

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,692.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Cartago, Costa Rica and Lima, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cartago to Lima. 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, fly to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), walk to Outlet Arauco, then take the line 1424 bus to Plaza Norte. Alternatively, you can drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport, fly to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), walk to Outlet Arauco, then take the line 1424 bus to Plaza Norte.

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