How to get from El Guarco to Belén by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from El Guarco to Belén in San José, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CARTAGO - SAN ISIDRO DE TEJAR bus from Provisional station to Terminal Cartago, Costado Gimnasio Colegio San Luis Gonzaga station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ train and finally take the ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus from Facultad De Educación, Ucr station to Puente Peatonal Plaza Real Cariari, Heredia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CARTAGO - SAN ISIDRO DE TEJARCARTAGO - SAN ISIDRO DE TEJAR
Train - CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉCARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ
Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Leaves from Provisional

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  • 1
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    Provisional
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - CARTAGO - SAN ISIDRO DE TEJARCARTAGO - SAN ISIDRO DE TEJAR
    Wait for bus
    CARTAGO - SAN ISIDRO DE TEJAR
    Terminal Cartago, Costado Gimnasio Colegio San Luis Gonzaga
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Cartago, Costado Gimnasio Colegio San Luis Gonzaga
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Estación Cartago
    650 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉCARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ
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    CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación Atlántico
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación U.C.R.
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Facultad De Educación, Ucr
    430 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Avenida Central Juan López Del Corral
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Puente Peatonal Plaza Real Cariari, Heredia
    Ride to bus station
    Puente Peatonal Plaza Real Cariari, Heredia
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from El Guarco to Belén in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CARTAGO - GUADALUPE bus from Frutas Y Verduras La Esquinita, El Tejar De El Guarco station to Previo A Cementerio General De Cartago, Radial Cartago station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGO bus and finally take the ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus from Facultad De Educación, Ucr station to Puente Peatonal Plaza Real Cariari, Heredia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CARTAGO - GUADALUPECARTAGO - GUADALUPE
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGO
Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Leaves from Frutas Y Verduras La Esquinita, El Tejar De El Guarco

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    Frutas Y Verduras La Esquinita, El Tejar De El Guarco
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - CARTAGO - GUADALUPECARTAGO - GUADALUPE
    Wait for bus
    CARTAGO - GUADALUPE
    Terminal Cartago, Contiguo A Farmacia Saba
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Previo A Cementerio General De Cartago, Radial Cartago
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baterías Irazú Radial Cartago
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGO
    Terminal Lumaca San José
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Sur Iglesia Católica De San Pedro, Montes De Oca
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Facultad De Educación, Ucr
    570 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Avenida Central Juan López Del Corral
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Puente Peatonal Plaza Real Cariari, Heredia
    Ride to bus station
    Puente Peatonal Plaza Real Cariari, Heredia
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Guarco to Belén

The distance between El Guarco, San José and Belén, San José is approximately 38.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Guarco to Belén by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San José – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to El Guarco

El Guarco is located at El Guarco, San José and the nearest public transit station is Provisional.

Train stations close to El Guarco:

  • Estación Cartago
  • Estación Los Ángeles
  • Estación Oreamuno

Bus stations close to El Guarco:

  • Provisional
  • Frente A Centro De Carnes El Cerdito Tejareño, El Tejar De El Guarco
  • Cercanías Taller Y Guardería Jardín De Dios, El Tejar De El Guarco

Public transit stations close to Belén, San José

Belén is located at Belén, San José and the nearest public transit station is General Cable Conducen, La Asunción Belén.

Train stations close to Belén:

  • Estación Metrópoli
  • Estación Demasa
  • Estación San Joaquín De Flores

Bus stations close to Belén:

  • General Cable Conducen, La Asunción Belén
  • Plaza Rubí, La Aurora Heredia
  • Frente A Fábrica Amanco, La Asunción Belén

Related Routes

By bus

To get from El Guarco to Belén in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CARTAGO - GUADALUPE bus from Frutas Y Verduras La Esquinita, El Tejar De El Guarco station to Previo A Cementerio General De Cartago, Radial Cartago station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGO bus and finally take the ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus from Facultad De Educación, Ucr station to Puente Peatonal Plaza Real Cariari, Heredia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CARTAGO - GUADALUPECARTAGO - GUADALUPE
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGO
Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Leaves from Frutas Y Verduras La Esquinita, El Tejar De El Guarco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frutas Y Verduras La Esquinita, El Tejar De El Guarco
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - CARTAGO - GUADALUPECARTAGO - GUADALUPE
    Wait for bus
    CARTAGO - GUADALUPE
    Terminal Cartago, Contiguo A Farmacia Saba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Previo A Cementerio General De Cartago, Radial Cartago
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baterías Irazú Radial Cartago
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGO
    Terminal Lumaca San José
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Sur Iglesia Católica De San Pedro, Montes De Oca
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Facultad De Educación, Ucr
    570 m • 8 min
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    Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Avenida Central Juan López Del Corral
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Puente Peatonal Plaza Real Cariari, Heredia
    Ride to bus station
    Puente Peatonal Plaza Real Cariari, Heredia
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Guarco to Belén?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line CARTAGO - SAN ISIDRO DE TEJAR, Bus line CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ, Bus line ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Guarco to Belén?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line CARTAGO - GUADALUPE, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - LA LIMA - CARTAGO, Bus line ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Guarco and Belén in San José?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Guarco to Belén in San José?

    The CARTAGO - SAN ISIDRO DE TEJAR bus line goes from Provisional station near El Guarco to Terminal Cartago, Costado Gimnasio Colegio San Luis Gonzaga station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Terminal Cartago, Costado Gimnasio Colegio San Luis Gonzaga station near Belén in San José

  • How long does it take to travel from El Guarco to Belén in San José by bus and train?

    The total travel time between El Guarco and Belén in San José by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Guarco to get to Belén in San José?

    Get on the CARTAGO - SAN ISIDRO DE TEJAR bus from the Provisional stop near El Guarco in San José.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Guarco and Belén in San José?

    Get off the bus at the Terminal Cartago, Costado Gimnasio Colegio San Luis Gonzaga stop, which is closest to Belén in San José.

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