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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LIO - SJO
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus bus
    2h 33m
    $103–115

  2. Bus via El Cairo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limón to Siquirresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siquirres to Turrialbabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus bus
    5h 14m
    $11–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Limón to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus 703 Limon
    4h 27m
    $12–15

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Limón to Batanbus bus
    2. Drive from Batan to Cartagocar car
    2h 54m

  5. Drive 143.7 km

    1. Drive from Limón to Cartagocar car 143.7 km
    2h 51m
    $20–28

Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Grupo Caribeños operates a bus from Limón to Terminal Atlántico Norte every 2 hours. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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