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

The cheapest way to get from Sardinal to Cartago is to bus via Terminal Pulmitan Liberia which costs $13 - $27 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sardinal to Cartago is to fly and bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $370 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Sardinal and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Sardinal to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Sardinal and arriving at Cartago via Comunidad, Cementerio Obrero and Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Sardinal to Cartago?

The distance between Sardinal and Cartago is 217 km. The road distance is 254.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sardinal to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $20 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Sardinal to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sardinal to Cartago bus from?

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

Where does the Sardinal to Cartago bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sardinal to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Sardinal to Cartago is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Sardinal to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 528+ hotels available in Cartago.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Sardinal to Cartago by plane, bus, car, shuttle, 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.

Fly from Liberia International Airport, bus
best
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 24m
$375–1,182
Bus via Terminal Pulmitan Liberia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Liberia to San Jose Airportbus Liberia
7h 45m
$14–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Comunidad to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus San Jose
5h 58m
$21–27
Drive 254.6 km
1. Drive from Sardinal to Cartagocar 254.6 km
4h 14m
$35–50
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playas del Coco to San Joséshuttle Private / ...
6h 43m
$367–368
Taxi to Tamarindo Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Sardinal to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)taxi
2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
3. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
3h 40m
$237–262

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

69Weekly Planes

46 minAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sardinal to Cartago.

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Distance: 216.9 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Sardinal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Comunidad to Central Autobusera Inteligente twice daily. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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