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

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Zapote is to bus which costs $2 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Zapote is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Zapote?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Zapote. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Costado norte de Gran Centro Comercial del Sur via Terminal en San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Cartago and Zapote?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cartago and arriving at UCR Universidad de Costa Rica. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Cartago to Zapote?

The distance between Cartago and Zapote is 19 km. The road distance is 19.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartago to Zapote without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $1 - $2.

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

The train from Cartago to UCR Universidad de Costa Rica takes 47 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Zapote bus from?

Cartago to Zapote bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, depart from Cartago station.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Zapote train from?

Cartago to Zapote train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from Cartago station.

Train or bus from Cartago to Zapote?

The best way to get from Cartago to Zapote is to train which takes 47 min and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 and takes 1h.

Where does the Cartago to Zapote bus arrive?

Cartago to Zapote bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, arrive at Terminal Lumaca station.

Where does the Cartago to Zapote train arrive?

Cartago to Zapote train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at UCR Universidad de Costa Rica station.

Can I drive from Cartago to Zapote?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Zapote is 20 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Cartago to Zapote.

Where can I stay near Zapote?

There are 766+ hotels available in Zapote.

Cartago to Zapote - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cartago to Zapote by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 19 km
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Cartago, Costa Rica and Zapote, San José, Costa Rica?

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from Cartago to UCR Universidad de Costa Rica hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, Autotransportes Lumaca operates a bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumaca every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 40 min.

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