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How to get fromDrake Bay to Cartagoby car, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Drake Bay to Cartago by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Drake Bay to Ciudad Cortéscar car
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Cortés to San Josébus bus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
    4h 57m
    $32–41

  2. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Drake Bay (DRK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane DRK - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus bus
    3h 29m
    $192–227

  3. Drive 270.5 km

    1. Drive from Drake Bay to Cartagocar car 270.5 km
    6h 27m
    $37–53

Drake Bay (DRK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Drake Bay, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Drake Bay to Cartago. However, you can drive to Ciudad Cortés, take the bus to San José, walk to Terminal Lumaca, then take the bus to Cartago. Alternatively, you can fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, walk to Terminal Lumaca, then take the bus to Cartago.

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