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

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Sardinal is to bus via Terminal Pulmitan Liberia which costs $12 - $26 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Sardinal is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Sardinal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Sardinal. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Sardinal via Terminal Cartago, Central Autobusera Inteligente and Parque Comunidad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Cartago to Sardinal?

The distance between Cartago and Sardinal is 274 km. The road distance is 256 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartago to Sardinal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $18 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cartago to Sardinal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Sardinal bus from?

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

Where does the Cartago to Sardinal bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cartago to Sardinal?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Sardinal is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cartago to Sardinal.

Where can I stay near Sardinal?

There are 804+ hotels available in Sardinal.

Cartago to Sardinal - 9 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, taxi, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Cartago to Sardinal by bus, car, plane, taxi, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Comunidadbus San Jose
6h 11m
$18–27
Bus via Terminal Pulmitan Liberia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus San Jose
7h 54m
$12–25
Drive 256 km
1. Drive from Cartago to Sardinalcar 256 km
4h 10m
$35–50
Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport, taxi
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 the taxi from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Sardinaltaxi
4h 32m
$236–261
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Playas del Cocoshuttle Private / ...
6h 54m
$365–368
Bus via Palmares
1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Cruce San Ramónbus Alajuela / ...
2. Take the bus from Cruce San Ramón to Comunidadbus San Jose
7h 56m
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 55m
$371–1,201
Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Playas del Cocoshuttle
6h 38m
$174–1,087
Bus, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Cañasshuttle
4. Take the bus from Cañas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Sardinalbus
6h 30m
$282–303

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

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Map of how to get from Cartago to Sardinal.

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Distance: 273.7 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Cartago, Costa Rica and Sardinal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Comunidad twice daily. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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