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

The cheapest way to get from Sardinal to Cartago is to bus via Puntarenas which costs $17 - $29 and takes 7h 27m.

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 $390 - $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 Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Puntarenas, Torneca and Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

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 via Puntarenas which takes 7h 27m and costs $17 - $29.

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 Reina del Campo, depart from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.

Where does the Sardinal to Cartago bus arrive?

Sardinal to Cartago bus services, operated by Reina del Campo, arrive at Puntarenas 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 536+ hotels available in Cartago.

Sardinal to Cartago - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, shuttle, and taxi

There are 8 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 Liberia International Airport to Juan Santamaría 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
$392–1,113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Liberia to San Jose Airportbus Liberia
7h 45m
$15–27
Bus via Puntarenas
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus Liberia
2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Empresarios Unidosbus San José
7h 27m
$18–29
Drive 254.6 km
1. Drive from Sardinal to Cartagocar 254.6 km
4h 14m
$35–50
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to San Joséshuttle Liberia
5h 53m
$76–85
Taxi to Tamarindo Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, 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
$241–267
Fly Liberia International Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane LIR - FON
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to San Joséshuttle
3. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
4h 44m
$308–678
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Playas del Coco to Alajuelabus El Coco
8h 11m
$22–29

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

84Weekly Planes

46 minAverage Duration

$137Cheapest 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?

You can take a bus from Sardinal to Cartago via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Puntarenas, Empresarios Unidos, Torneca, and Terminal Lumaca in around 7h 27m.

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