How to get from Santa Bárbara to Cartago by bus?

From Santa Bárbara to Cartago by bus

To get from Santa Bárbara to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARA bus from Cruce Con Calle Ramírez, San Juan Arriba De Santa Bárbara station to Delegación Policial De Río Segundo, Alajuela station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO bus from Bar & Rest. La Gata Candonga San Pedro, Montes De Oca station to Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Bus - ALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARAALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARA
Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSOSAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO
Leaves from Cruce Con Calle Ramírez, San Juan Arriba De Santa Bárbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Bárbara
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    Bus - ALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARAALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARA
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARA
    Terminal Tuasa Regional
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Delegación Policial De Río Segundo, Alajuela
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Puente Peatonal Zona Franca Saret, Auotpista General Cañas Alajuela
    570 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Facultad De Educación, Ucr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Facultad De Educación, Ucr
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bar & Rest. La Gata Candonga San Pedro, Montes De Oca
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSOSAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO
    Terminal Coopepar Paraíso, Costado Norte Iglesia Católica De Paraíso
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Bárbara to Cartago by bus via HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA, HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA and SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO

To get from Santa Bárbara to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA bus from Cruce Con Calle Ramírez, San Juan Arriba De Santa Bárbara station to Terminal Heredia, Frente A Cosechas Los Ángeles 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 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Bus - HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARAHEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA
Bus - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTAHEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTOSAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO
Leaves from Cruce Con Calle Ramírez, San Juan Arriba De Santa Bárbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Bárbara
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    Bus - HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARAHEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA
    Wait for bus
    HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA
    Terminal Heredia, Frente A Cosechas Los Ángeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Heredia, Frente A Cosechas Los Ángeles
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Heredia, Frente A Mercado Central Heredia
    340 m • 5 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
    31 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
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Bárbara to Cartago

The distance between Santa Bárbara, San José and Cartago, San José is approximately 51.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Bárbara 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 Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara is located at Santa Bárbara, San José and the nearest public transit station is Maxi Palí Santa Bárbara.

Train stations close to Santa Bárbara:

  • Estación San Joaquín De Flores
  • Estación Rio Segundo

Bus stations close to Santa Bárbara:

  • Maxi Palí Santa Bárbara
  • Contiguo A Servicentro Cerro Agrícola, San Juan Arriba De Santa Barbara
  • Contiguo A Capilla San Martín, Santa Bárbara

Public transit stations close to Cartago, San José

Cartago is located at Cartago, San José and the nearest public transit station is Terminal Cartago, Costado Este Convento Frailes Capuchinos.

Train stations close to Cartago:

  • Estación Los Ángeles
  • Estación Cartago
  • Estación Oreamuno

Bus stations close to Cartago:

  • Terminal Cartago, Costado Este Convento Frailes Capuchinos
  • Terminal Cartago, Panadería Don Agustín
  • Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Bárbara to Cartago by bus via HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA, HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA and SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO

To get from Santa Bárbara to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA bus from Cruce Con Calle Ramírez, San Juan Arriba De Santa Bárbara station to Terminal Heredia, Frente A Cosechas Los Ángeles 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 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Bus - HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARAHEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA
Bus - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTAHEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTOSAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO
Leaves from Cruce Con Calle Ramírez, San Juan Arriba De Santa Bárbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Bárbara
  • 2
    Bus - HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARAHEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA
    Wait for bus
    HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA
    Terminal Heredia, Frente A Cosechas Los Ángeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Heredia, Frente A Cosechas Los Ángeles
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Heredia, Frente A Mercado Central Heredia
    340 m • 5 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
    31 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
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Bárbara to Cartago?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARA, Bus line ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - PARAÍSO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Bárbara to Cartago?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA, Bus line HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ POR PISTA, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

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

    The ALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARA bus line goes from Terminal Tuasa Regional station near Santa Bárbara to Delegación Policial De Río Segundo, Alajuela station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Delegación Policial De Río Segundo, Alajuela station near Cartago in San José

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

    The total travel time between Santa Bárbara and Cartago in San José by bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the ALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARA bus from the Terminal Tuasa Regional stop near Santa Bárbara in San José.

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

    Get off the bus at the Delegación Policial De Río Segundo, Alajuela stop, which is closest to Cartago in San José.

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