What is the cheapest way to get from Ciudad Colón to Cartago?

The cheapest way to get from Ciudad Colón to Cartago is to bus and train which costs $4 - $6 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ciudad Colón to Cartago?

The fastest way to get from Ciudad Colón to Cartago is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Ciudad Colón and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Ciudad Colón to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Colón and arriving at Cartago via Torneca and Terminal Cartago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Ciudad Colón to Cartago?

The distance between Ciudad Colón and Cartago is 45 km. The road distance is 43.2 km.

How do I travel from Ciudad Colón to Cartago without a car?

The best way to get from Ciudad Colón to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Ciudad Colón to Cartago?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Ciudad Colón to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ciudad Colón to Cartago bus from?

Ciudad Colón to Cartago bus services, operated by Comtrasuli, depart from Ciudad Colón station.

Where does the Ciudad Colón to Cartago bus arrive?

Ciudad Colón to Cartago bus services, operated by Comtrasuli, arrive at Terminal Tralapa station.

Can I drive from Ciudad Colón to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Ciudad Colón to Cartago is 43 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Ciudad Colón to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 529+ hotels available in Cartago.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Colón to Terminal Tralapabus 145 San Jose
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cartago to Cartagobus San José
2h 1m
$5
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Colón to Terminal Tralapabus 145 San Jose
2. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Cartagotrain Cartago
2h 56m
$4–5
Drive 43.2 km
1. Drive from Ciudad Colón to Cartagocar 43.2 km
49 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ciudad Colón to Cartagotaxi 43.2 km
49 min
$85–110

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Distance: 44.5 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Ciudad Colón to Cartago via Terminal Tralapa, Torneca, and Terminal Cartago in around 2h 1m.

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