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How to get from Cartago to Alajuelita by bus?

By bus

To get from Cartago to Alajuelita in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus from Ekono station to Ciudad De La Investigación station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ARRIBA DE DESAMPARADOS bus from Terminal San José station to Abastecedor Marcell, San Sebastián San José station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICACARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABATSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ARRIBA DE DESAMPARADOSSAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ARRIBA DE DESAMPARADOS
Leaves from Ekono

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ekono
    390 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICACARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Wait for bus
    CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Parada Ucr-Cartago
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ciudad De La Investigación
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veterinaría Muñoz & Nanne, Montes De Oca
    ID 2260
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABATSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT
    Teminal San José
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Teminal San José
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal San José
    650 m • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ARRIBA DE DESAMPARADOSSAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ARRIBA DE DESAMPARADOS
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ARRIBA DE DESAMPARADOS
    Terminal San Rafael Arriba, Centro De Atención Institucional Vilma Curling Rivera
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Abastecedor Marcell, San Sebastián San José
    Ride to bus station
    Abastecedor Marcell, San Sebastián San José
    ID 1535
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA, SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT and SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTES

To get from Cartago to Alajuelita in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus from Ekono station to Ciudad De La Investigación station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTES bus from Terminal San José station to Abastecedor Marcell, San Sebastián San José station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICACARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABATSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTESSAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTES
Leaves from Ekono

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ekono
    390 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICACARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Wait for bus
    CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Parada Ucr-Cartago
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ciudad De La Investigación
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veterinaría Muñoz & Nanne, Montes De Oca
    ID 2260
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABATSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT
    Teminal San José
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Teminal San José
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal San José
    650 m • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTESSAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTES
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTES
    Terminal Urb. Las Fuentes, Alajuelita
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Abastecedor Marcell, San Sebastián San José
    Ride to bus station
    Abastecedor Marcell, San Sebastián San José
    ID 1535
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cartago to Alajuelita

The distance between Cartago, San José and Alajuelita, San José is approximately 27.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cartago to Alajuelita by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San José – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cartago

Cartago is located at Cartago, San José and the nearest public transit station is Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago.

Train stations close to Cartago:

  • Estación Los Ángeles
  • Estación Oreamuno
  • Estación Cartago

Bus stations close to Cartago:

  • Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
  • Terminal Cartago, Patrimonio Cultura Casa Jiménez Sancho
  • Terminal Cartago, Contiguo A Iglesia Frailes Capuchinos

Public transit stations close to Alajuelita, San José

Alajuelita is located at Alajuelita, San José and the nearest public transit station is Compra Y Venta Chaves Murillo, San Martín San José.

Train stations close to Alajuelita:

  • Estación Plaza Víquez
  • Estación Museo
  • Estación Pacífico

Bus stations close to Alajuelita:

  • Compra Y Venta Chaves Murillo, San Martín San José
  • Frente A Escuela Central San Sebastián, San José
  • Escuela Central San Sebastián, San José

Alternative route by bus via CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA, SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT and SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTES

To get from Cartago to Alajuelita in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus from Ekono station to Ciudad De La Investigación station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTES bus from Terminal San José station to Abastecedor Marcell, San Sebastián San José station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICACARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABATSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTESSAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTES
Leaves from Ekono

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ekono
    390 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICACARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Wait for bus
    CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Parada Ucr-Cartago
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ciudad De La Investigación
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veterinaría Muñoz & Nanne, Montes De Oca
    ID 2260
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABATSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT
    Teminal San José
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Teminal San José
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal San José
    650 m • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTESSAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTES
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTES
    Terminal Urb. Las Fuentes, Alajuelita
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Abastecedor Marcell, San Sebastián San José
    Ride to bus station
    Abastecedor Marcell, San Sebastián San José
    ID 1535
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cartago to Alajuelita?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ARRIBA DE DESAMPARADOS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cartago to Alajuelita?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - CIPRESES CURRIDABAT, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SAN RAFAEL ABAJO - BARRIO LAS FUENTES.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Alajuelita in San José?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cartago to Alajuelita in San José?

    The CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus line goes from Ekono station near Cartago to Parada Ucr-Cartago station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Parada Ucr-Cartago station near Alajuelita in San José

  • How long does it take to travel from Cartago to Alajuelita in San José by bus?

    The total travel time between Cartago and Alajuelita in San José by bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cartago to get to Alajuelita in San José?

    Get on the CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus from the Ekono stop near Cartago in San José.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cartago and Alajuelita in San José?

    Get off the bus at the Parada Ucr-Cartago stop, which is closest to Alajuelita in San José.

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