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

The cheapest way to get from Liberia to Cartago is to bus via San Jose Airport (SJO) which costs $12 - $16 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liberia to Cartago is to fly and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $410 - $1,600.

Is there a direct bus between Liberia and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Liberia to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Liberia and arriving at Cartago via Cementerio Obrero and Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Liberia to Cartago?

The distance between Liberia and Cartago is 251 km. The road distance is 227.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Liberia to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $11 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Liberia to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liberia to Cartago bus from?

Liberia to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Liberia station.

Where does the Liberia to Cartago bus arrive?

Liberia to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Can I drive from Liberia to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Liberia to Cartago is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Liberia to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 557+ hotels available in Cartago.

Liberia to Cartago - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Liberia to Cartago by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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 Liberia to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus San Jose
4h 28m
$12–17
Drive 227.6 km
1. Drive from Liberia to Cartagocar 227.6 km
3h 48m
$31–45
Fly from Liberia International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane LIR - SJO
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
3h 25m
$417–1,574
Bus via Puntarenas
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus Puntarenas
2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Empresarios Unidosbus San José
5h 47m
$16–17
Bus via San Jose Airport (SJO)
1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Liberia to San Jose Airportbus Liberia
6h 14m
$12–15
Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle
2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
3. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
4h 43m
$273–285

Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

70Weekly Planes

46 minAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liberia to Cartago.

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Distance: 251.4 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Liberia to Central Autobusera Inteligente twice daily. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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