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

The cheapest way to get from Heredia to Cartago is to train which costs $1 - $4 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heredia to Cartago is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Heredia and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Heredia to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Heredia and arriving at Cartago via Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Heredia and Cartago?

No, there is no direct train from Heredia to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Heredia and arriving at Cartago via Estación Atlántico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Heredia to Cartago?

The distance between Heredia and Cartago is 33 km. The road distance is 33.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Heredia to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs $3 - $4.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Heredia to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heredia to Cartago bus from?

Heredia to Cartago bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from Heredia station.

Where do I catch the Heredia to Cartago train from?

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

Train or bus from Heredia to Cartago?

The best way to get from Heredia to Cartago is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs $3 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Heredia to Cartago bus arrive?

Heredia to Cartago bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Terminal TUASA station.

Where does the Heredia to Cartago train arrive?

Heredia to Cartago train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Estación Atlántico station.

Can I drive from Heredia to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Heredia to Cartago is 33 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Heredia to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 549+ hotels available in Cartago.

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

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

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 Heredia to Terminal TUASAbus Alajuela
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
1h 27m
$3–4
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heredia to Estación Atlánticotrain San José
2. Take the train from Estación Atlántico to Cartagotrain San José
1h 49m
$2–3
Drive 33.5 km
1. Drive from Heredia to Cartagocar 33.5 km
36 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heredia to Cartagotaxi 33.5 km
36 min
$60–75

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heredia to Cartago.

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Distance: 33.1 km
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Heredia, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Heredia to Cartago via Terminal TUASA and Terminal Lumaca in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heredia to Cartago via Estación Atlántico in around 1h 49m.

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