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How to get from Santa Bárbara to Cartago by bus and train?

From Santa Bárbara to Cartago by bus and train

To get from Santa Bárbara to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA bus from Cruce Con Calle Ramírez, San Juan Arriba De Santa Bárbara station to Walmart San Francisco Heredia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ train and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO bus from Frente A Kfc La California, San José station to Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Bárbara may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cartago on the Moovit app.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARAHEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA
Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
Walk to Cartago
Leaves from Cruce Con Calle Ramírez, San Juan Arriba De Santa Bárbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cruce Con Calle Ramírez, San Juan Arriba De Santa Bárbara
    10 m • 1 min
  • 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
    Walmart San Francisco Heredia
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Estación San Francisco
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Wait for train
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación Atlántico
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación Del Atlántico
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frente A Kfc La California, San José
    ID PBA-10104-019
    660 m • 9 min
  • 8
    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
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cartago
    Walk to
    Cartago
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Bárbara to Cartago by bus and train via ALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARA, ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ and SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO

To get from Santa Bárbara to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ train and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO bus from Frente A Kfc La California, San José station to Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Bárbara may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cartago on the Moovit app.

129min
Bus - ALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARAALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARA
Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
Walk to Cartago
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 - 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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Estación Rio Segundo
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Wait for train
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación Atlántico
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación Del Atlántico
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frente A Kfc La California, San José
    ID PBA-10104-019
    660 m • 9 min
  • 8
    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
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cartago
    Walk to
    Cartago
    30 m • 1 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 39.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Bárbara to Cartago by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San José – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Bárbara to Cartago

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Bárbara to Cartago using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Bárbara) and destination (Cartago), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Santa Bárbara to Cartago by bus and train via ALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARA, ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ and SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO

To get from Santa Bárbara to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ train and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO bus from Frente A Kfc La California, San José station to Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Bárbara may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cartago on the Moovit app.

129min
Bus - ALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARAALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARA
Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
Walk to Cartago
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 - 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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Estación Rio Segundo
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Wait for train
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación Atlántico
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación Del Atlántico
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frente A Kfc La California, San José
    ID PBA-10104-019
    660 m • 9 min
  • 8
    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
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cartago
    Walk to
    Cartago
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA, Train line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line ALAJUELA - RIO SEGUNDO - SAN JUAN DE SANTA BÁRBARA, Train line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

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

    The HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA bus line goes from Cruce Con Calle Ramírez, San Juan Arriba De Santa Bárbara station near Santa Bárbara to Terminal Heredia, Frente A Cosechas Los Ángeles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Terminal Heredia, Frente A Cosechas Los Ángeles station near Cartago in San José.

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

    The total travel time between Santa Bárbara and Cartago in San José by bus and train is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the HEREDIA - SANTA BÁRBARA bus from the Cruce Con Calle Ramírez, San Juan Arriba De Santa Bárbara 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 Terminal Heredia, Frente A Cosechas Los Ángeles stop, which is closest to Cartago in San José.