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How to get from Flores to Cartago by bus?

By bus

To get from Flores to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores station to Veterinaria Disagro & Disavet, Coca Cola San José station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO bus from Frente A Museo Nacional De Costa Rica, San José station to Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICOSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
Leaves from Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Veterinaria Disagro & Disavet, Coca Cola San José
    ID 3764
    47 min
  • 4
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICOSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
    Contiguo A Iglesia Católica Barrio Claret, San José
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frente A Museo Nacional De Costa Rica, San José
    ID 4150
    7 min
  • 6
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
    Terminal Lumaca Cartago
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO and SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO

To get from Flores to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores station to Veterinaria Disagro & Disavet, Coca Cola San José station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO bus from Frente A Museo Nacional De Costa Rica, 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICOSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSOSAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO
Leaves from Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Veterinaria Disagro & Disavet, Coca Cola San José
    ID 3764
    47 min
  • 4
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICOSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
    Contiguo A Iglesia Católica Barrio Claret, San José
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frente A Museo Nacional De Costa Rica, San José
    ID 4150
    7 min
  • 6
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSOSAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO
    Terminal Coopepar Paraíso, Costado Norte Iglesia Católica De Paraíso
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Flores to Cartago

The distance between Flores, San José and Cartago, San José is approximately 38.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Flores 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 Flores

Flores is located at Flores, San José and the nearest public transit station is Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores.

Train stations close to Flores:

  • Estación San Francisco
  • Estación San Joaquín De Flores
  • Estación Rio Segundo

Bus stations close to Flores:

  • Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores
  • Frente A Embutidos París, San Joaquín De Flores
  • Contiguo A Embutidos París, San Joaquín De Flores

Public transit stations close to Cartago, San José

Cartago is located at Cartago, San José and the nearest public transit station is Terminal Cartago, Patrimonio Cultura Casa Jiménez Sancho.

Train stations close to Cartago:

  • Estación Oreamuno
  • Estación Los Ángeles
  • Estación Plaza Paraíso

Bus stations close to Cartago:

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

Alternative route by bus via ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO and SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO

To get from Flores to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores station to Veterinaria Disagro & Disavet, Coca Cola San José station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO bus from Frente A Museo Nacional De Costa Rica, 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICOSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSOSAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO
Leaves from Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVUALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU
    Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Veterinaria Disagro & Disavet, Coca Cola San José
    ID 3764
    47 min
  • 4
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICOSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
    Contiguo A Iglesia Católica Barrio Claret, San José
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frente A Museo Nacional De Costa Rica, San José
    ID 4150
    7 min
  • 6
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSOSAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO
    Terminal Coopepar Paraíso, Costado Norte Iglesia Católica De Paraíso
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

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

    The ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus line goes from Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores station near Flores to Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced station near Cartago in San José

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

    The total travel time between Flores and Cartago in San José by bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ X INVU bus from the Frente A El Lagar San Joaquín, Flores stop near Flores in San José.

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

    Get off the bus at the Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced stop, which is closest to Cartago in San José.

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