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

The cheapest way to get from Zapote to Cartago is to bus which costs $2 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Zapote to Cartago is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Zapote and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Zapote to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Antes de Plaza González Víquez and arriving at Cartago via Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between Zapote and Cartago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from UCR Universidad de Costa Rica and arriving at Cartago. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Zapote to Cartago?

The distance between Zapote and Cartago is 19 km. The road distance is 19.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zapote to Cartago without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $1 - $2.

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

The train from UCR Universidad de Costa Rica to Cartago takes 48 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Zapote to Cartago bus from?

Zapote to Cartago bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, depart from Terminal Lumaca station.

Where do I catch the Zapote to Cartago train from?

Zapote to Cartago train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, depart from UCR Universidad de Costa Rica station.

Train or bus from Zapote to Cartago?

The best way to get from Zapote to Cartago is to train which takes 48 min and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 and takes 53 min.

Where does the Zapote to Cartago bus arrive?

Zapote to Cartago bus services, operated by Autotransportes Lumaca, arrive at Cartago station.

Where does the Zapote to Cartago train arrive?

Zapote to Cartago train services, operated by Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles, arrive at Cartago station.

Can I drive from Zapote to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Zapote to Cartago is 20 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Zapote to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 525+ hotels available in Cartago.

Zapote to Cartago - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Zapote to Cartago by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 19 km
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Zapote, San José, Costa Rica and Cartago, Costa Rica?

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from UCR Universidad de Costa Rica to Cartago hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Autotransportes Lumaca operates a bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartago every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 40 min.

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