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

The cheapest way to get from Zarcero to Cartago is to bus which costs $8 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zarcero to Cartago is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Zarcero and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Zarcero to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Zarcero and arriving at Cartago via San Ramón, Torneca and Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Zarcero to Cartago?

The distance between Zarcero and Cartago is 101 km. The road distance is 83.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zarcero to Cartago without a car is to bus via San Ramón which takes 2h 56m and costs $9.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Zarcero to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zarcero to Cartago bus from?

Zarcero to Cartago bus services, operated by Auto Transportes Mario Rojas e hijos Ltda, depart from Zarcero station.

Where does the Zarcero to Cartago bus arrive?

Zarcero to Cartago bus services, operated by Auto Transportes Mario Rojas e hijos Ltda, arrive at San Ramón station.

Can I drive from Zarcero to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Zarcero to Cartago is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Zarcero to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 536+ hotels available in Cartago.

Zarcero to Cartago - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Zarcero to Cartago by bus, taxi, train, or car

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 San Ramón
best
1. Take the bus from Zarcero to San Ramónbus
2. Take the bus from San Ramón to Empresarios Unidosbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
2h 56m
$9
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zarcero to Hospital Méxicobus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
3h 11m
$6–10
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Zarcero to Alajuelataxi
2. Take the train from Alajuela to Estación Atlánticotrain
3. Take the train from Estación Atlántico to Cartagotrain
3h 12m
$97–116
Drive 83.2 km
1. Drive from Zarcero to Cartagocar 83.2 km
1h 36m
$12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zarcero to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 214 Laguna de Alfaro Ruiz
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
3h 7m
$7–10
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Zarcero to San Ramónbus
2. Take the bus from San Ramón to Empresarios Unidosbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Cartago to Cartagobus
3h 23m
$8

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zarcero to Cartago.

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Distance: 101 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Zarcero to Cartago via San Ramón, Empresarios Unidos, Torneca, and Terminal Lumaca in around 2h 56m.

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