Rome2Rio

How to get fromDavid to Cartagoby bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Cartago

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from David to Cartago by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from David to San Josébus bus David – San José vía Costanera
    9h 10m
    $25–28

  2. Drive 321.3 km

    1. Drive from David to Cartagocar car 321.3 km
    6h 30m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Golfitobus bus
    3. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GLF - SJO
    4. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    7h 48m
    $209–271

  4. Bus via Puerto Cortés

    1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Palmar Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to San Isidrobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General to Cartagobus bus
    9h 12m
    $35–50

  5. Bus via David Panama

    1. Take the bus from David Panama to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
    9h 47m
    $33–43

Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from David to Cartago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 363.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between David, Panama and Cartago, Costa Rica?

Tracopa operates a bus from David to San José once daily. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers