How to get from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago by bus?

From Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago by bus

To get from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago in San José, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela station to Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMEN 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 49 min. The bus schedule from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cartago on the Moovit app.

109min
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVUSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMENSAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMEN
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
Walk to Cartago
Leaves from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
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    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVUSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU
    Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced
    43 min
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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parada Del Bingo De La Cruz Roja, Coca Cola San José
    ID PBA-10102-065
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMENSAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMEN
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMEN
    Terminal El Carmén, Contiguo A Entrada Multifamiliares Barrio El Carmen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Contiguo A Clínica Aguilar Bonilla, Dolorosa San José
    5 min
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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Lumaca San José
    130 m • 2 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
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago
    55 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 Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago

The distance between Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José and Cartago, San José is approximately 41.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San José – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago

To check the bus schedule from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela) and destination (Cartago), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMEN, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela and Cartago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago?

    The SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU bus line goes from Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced station near Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela in Alajuela to Parada Del Bingo De La Cruz Roja, Coca Cola San José station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Parada Del Bingo De La Cruz Roja, Coca Cola San José station near Cartago in San José.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago by bus?

    The total travel time between Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela in Alajuela and Cartago in San José by bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to get to Cartago?

    Get on the SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU bus from the Terminal Tuasa San José, Costado Norte Parque La Merced stop near Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela in Alajuela.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela and Cartago?

    Get off the bus at the Parada Del Bingo De La Cruz Roja, Coca Cola San José stop, which is closest to Cartago in San José.

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