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

The cheapest way to get from Liberia to Cartago is to bus which costs $12 - $15 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liberia to Cartago is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $45.

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 Terminal Pulmitan Liberia and arriving at Cartago via Terminal Cartago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Liberia to Cartago?

The distance between Liberia and Cartago is 229 km. The road distance is 228.1 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 3h 59m and costs $12 - $15.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m 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 Pulmitan de Liberia, depart from Terminal Pulmitan Liberia station.

Where does the Liberia to Cartago bus arrive?

Liberia to Cartago bus services, operated by Pulmitan de Liberia, arrive at Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José station.

Can I drive from Liberia to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Liberia to Cartago is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Liberia to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 530+ hotels available in Cartago.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Liberia to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 500-C
3h 59m
$12–14
Drive 228.1 km
1. Drive from Liberia to Cartagocar 228.1 km
3h 49m
$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 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Cartago to Cartagobus
5h 19m
$249–1,173
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 / ...
6h
$17–18
Bus via Gimnasio Nacional
1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Liberia to Terminal Pulmitan De Liberiabus Liberia
6h 40m
$14–16
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 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Cartago to Cartagobus
5h 57m
$359–443

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

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Distance: 228.7 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Pulmitan de Liberia operates a bus from Terminal Pulmitan Liberia to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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