What is the cheapest way to get from Palmar Sur to Cartago?

The cheapest way to get from Palmar Sur to Cartago is to bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palmar Sur to Cartago?

The fastest way to get from Palmar Sur to Cartago is to drive and fly and bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $110 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Palmar Sur and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Palmar Sur to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Palmar Norte and arriving at Cartago via Uvita and Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Palmar Sur to Cartago?

The distance between Palmar Sur and Cartago is 185 km. The road distance is 178.4 km.

How do I travel from Palmar Sur to Cartago without a car?

The best way to get from Palmar Sur to Cartago without a car is to bus via Uvita which takes 5h 35m and costs $23 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Palmar Sur to Cartago?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Palmar Sur to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palmar Sur to Cartago bus from?

Palmar Sur to Cartago bus services, operated by Transportes Térraba Sur, depart from Palmar Norte station.

Where does the Palmar Sur to Cartago bus arrive?

Palmar Sur to Cartago bus services, operated by Transportes Térraba Sur, arrive at Uvita station.

Can I drive from Palmar Sur to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Palmar Sur to Cartago is 178 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Palmar Sur to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 536+ hotels available in Cartago.

Palmar Sur to Cartago - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Palmar Sur to Cartago by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Uvita
best
1. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Uvitabus
2. Take the bus from Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General to Cartagobus San José
5h 35m
$23–27
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Terminal TRACOPAbus By Costanera / ...
6h 23m
$15–23
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Dominicalbus
2. Drive from Dominical to Cartagocar
4h 13m
$20–30
Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Palmar Sur to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar
2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane XQP - SJO
3. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
3h 39m
$111–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to San Isidro de El Generalbus By Cerro / ...
2. Take the bus from Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General to Cartagobus San José
6h 10m
$23–33
Drive 178.4 km
1. Drive from Palmar Sur to Cartagocar 178.4 km
4h 15m
$24–35
Bus to Puerto Jiménez Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Palmar Norte to Puerto Jiménezbus
2. Fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PJM - SJO
3. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
5h 5m
$158–458

Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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29 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palmar Sur to Cartago.

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Distance: 184.8 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Palmar Sur, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Palmar Norte to Cartago via Uvita, Uvita, San Isidro de El General, and Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General in around 5h 35m.

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