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How to get from Barva to Cartago by bus?

By bus

To get from Barva to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the HEREDIA - BARVA bus from Contiguo A Queques Candy, Barva station to Barbería El Carmén, Heredia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO bus from Terminal Lumaca San José station to Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Bus - HEREDIA - BARVAHEREDIA - BARVA
Bus - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTAHEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
Leaves from Contiguo A Queques Candy, Barva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Barva
  • 2
    Bus - HEREDIA - BARVAHEREDIA - BARVA
    Wait for bus
    HEREDIA - BARVA
    Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Musmanni El Carmén, Heredia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barbería El Carmén, Heredia
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Autopits Heredia Pirro, Heredia
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTAHEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
    Wait for bus
    HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
    Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Súper Fácil
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Súper Fácil
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Lumaca San José
    960 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
    Terminal Lumaca Cartago
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via HEREDIA - BARVA, HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA and SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO

To get from Barva to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the HEREDIA - BARVA bus from Contiguo A Queques Candy, Barva station to Barbería El Carmén, Heredia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO bus from Terminal Lumaca San José station to Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Bus - HEREDIA - BARVAHEREDIA - BARVA
Bus - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTAHEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTOSAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO
Leaves from Contiguo A Queques Candy, Barva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Barva
  • 2
    Bus - HEREDIA - BARVAHEREDIA - BARVA
    Wait for bus
    HEREDIA - BARVA
    Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Musmanni El Carmén, Heredia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barbería El Carmén, Heredia
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Autopits Heredia Pirro, Heredia
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTAHEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
    Wait for bus
    HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
    Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Súper Fácil
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Súper Fácil
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Lumaca San José
    960 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTOSAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO
    Terminal Lumaca Cartago
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Barva to Cartago

The distance between Barva, San José and Cartago, San José is approximately 37.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Barva to Cartago 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 Barva

Barva is located at Barva, San José and the nearest public transit station is Costado Sur Parque Barva.

Train stations close to Barva:

  • Estación Heredia
  • Estación San Francisco
  • Miraflores

Bus stations close to Barva:

  • Costado Sur Parque Barva
  • Avenida 2, Barva De Heredia
  • Oficinas Invu Barva

Public transit stations close to Cartago, San José

Cartago is located at Cartago, San José and the nearest public transit station is Terminal Cartago, Contiguo A Panadería La Colombiana.

Train stations close to Cartago:

  • Estación Cartago
  • Estación Los Ángeles
  • Estación Oreamuno

Bus stations close to Cartago:

  • Terminal Cartago, Contiguo A Panadería La Colombiana
  • Terminal Cartago, Escuela Sagrado Corazón De Jesús
  • Costado Este Ruinas Santiago Apostol, Cartago

Alternative route by bus via HEREDIA - BARVA, HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA and SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO

To get from Barva to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the HEREDIA - BARVA bus from Contiguo A Queques Candy, Barva station to Barbería El Carmén, Heredia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO bus from Terminal Lumaca San José station to Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Bus - HEREDIA - BARVAHEREDIA - BARVA
Bus - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTAHEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTOSAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO
Leaves from Contiguo A Queques Candy, Barva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Barva
  • 2
    Bus - HEREDIA - BARVAHEREDIA - BARVA
    Wait for bus
    HEREDIA - BARVA
    Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Musmanni El Carmén, Heredia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barbería El Carmén, Heredia
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Autopits Heredia Pirro, Heredia
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTAHEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
    Wait for bus
    HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
    Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Súper Fácil
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Súper Fácil
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Lumaca San José
    960 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTOSAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO
    Terminal Lumaca Cartago
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line HEREDIA - BARVA, Bus line HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line HEREDIA - BARVA, Bus line HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

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

    The HEREDIA - BARVA bus line goes from Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Musmanni El Carmén, Heredia station near Barva to Barbería El Carmén, Heredia station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Barbería El Carmén, Heredia station near Cartago in San José

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

    The total travel time between Barva and Cartago in San José by bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the HEREDIA - BARVA bus from the Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Musmanni El Carmén, Heredia stop near Barva in San José.

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

    Get off the bus at the Barbería El Carmén, Heredia stop, which is closest to Cartago in San José.

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