How to get from Cartago to Atenas by bus?

By bus

To get from Cartago to Atenas in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus from Ekono station to Parada Ucr-Cartago station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus and finally take the ALAJUELA - ATENAS bus from Terminal Fecosa Alajuela station to Provisional station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICACARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Bus - ALAJUELA - ATENASALAJUELA - ATENAS
Walk to Atenas
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
    Parada Ucr-Cartago
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Facultad De Educación, Ucr
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Avenida Central Juan López Del Corral
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Central Juan López Del Corral
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Fecosa Alajuela
    470 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - ALAJUELA - ATENASALAJUELA - ATENAS
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - ATENAS
    Terminal Coopetransatenas, Atenas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Provisional
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Atenas
    Walk to
    Atenas
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA, ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA and SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS

To get from Cartago to Atenas in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus from Ekono station to Parada Ucr-Cartago station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS bus from Cervecería De Costa Rica, Auotpista General Cañas Belén station to Provisional station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICACARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ATENASSAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
Walk to Atenas
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
    Parada Ucr-Cartago
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Facultad De Educación, Ucr
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Avenida Central Juan López Del Corral
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cervecería De Costa Rica, Auotpista General Cañas Belén
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ATENASSAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
    Terminal Coopetransatenas, Atenas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Provisional
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Atenas
    Walk to
    Atenas
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cartago to Atenas

The distance between Cartago, San José and Atenas, San José is approximately 63.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cartago to Atenas 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 Atenas, San José

Atenas is located at Atenas, San José and the nearest public transit station is Cercanías A House Of Dirt Costa Rica, San Martín Atenas.

Bus stations close to Atenas:

  • Cercanías A House Of Dirt Costa Rica, San Martín Atenas
  • Provisional

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA, ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA and SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS

To get from Cartago to Atenas in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus from Ekono station to Parada Ucr-Cartago station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS bus from Cervecería De Costa Rica, Auotpista General Cañas Belén station to Provisional station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICACARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ATENASSAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
Walk to Atenas
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
    Parada Ucr-Cartago
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Facultad De Educación, Ucr
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Avenida Central Juan López Del Corral
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cervecería De Costa Rica, Auotpista General Cañas Belén
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ATENASSAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS
    Terminal Coopetransatenas, Atenas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Provisional
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Atenas
    Walk to
    Atenas
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA, Bus line ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA, Bus line ALAJUELA - ATENAS.

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

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line CARTAGO - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA, Bus line ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ATENAS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cartago to Atenas 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 Atenas in San José

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

    The total travel time between Cartago and Atenas in San José by bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

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

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

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