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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 Station Wagon 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 48 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.
108min
SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVUSAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMENSAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
Leaves from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationAeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela - 2SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVUWait for busSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVUTerminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon
- 3
Ride to bus stationTerminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon43 min - 4Walk to bus stationFrente A Perfumes Europeos, San JoséID PBA-10103-037160 m • 3 min
- 5SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMENWait for busSAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMENTerminal El Carmén, Contiguo A Entrada Multifamiliares Barrio El Carmen
- 6Ride to bus stationContiguo A Clínica Aguilar Bonilla, Dolorosa San José4 min
- 7Walk to bus stationTerminal Lumaca San José130 m • 2 min
- 8SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGOWait for busSAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGOTerminal Lumaca Cartago
- 9Ride to bus stationCostado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago55 min
- 10Walk toCartago30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago by bus via SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU, SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMEN and SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO
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 Station Wagon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMEN 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 51 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.
111min
SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVUSAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMENSAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTOLeaves from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationAeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
- 2SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVUWait for busSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVUTerminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon
- 3Ride to bus stationTerminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon43 min
- 4Walk to bus stationFrente A Perfumes Europeos, San JoséID PBA-10103-037160 m • 3 min
- 5SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMENWait for busSAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMENTerminal El Carmén, Contiguo A Entrada Multifamiliares Barrio El Carmen
- 6Ride to bus stationContiguo A Clínica Aguilar Bonilla, Dolorosa San José4 min
- 7Walk to bus stationTerminal Lumaca San José130 m • 2 min
- 8SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTOWait for busSAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTOTerminal Lumaca Cartago
- 9Ride to bus stationCostado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago58 min
- 10Walk toCartago30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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 40.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 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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Alternative route from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago by bus via SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU, SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMEN and SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO
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 Station Wagon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMEN 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 51 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.
111min
SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVUSAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMENSAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTOLeaves from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationAeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela
- 2SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVUWait for busSAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVUTerminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon
- 3Ride to bus stationTerminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon43 min
- 4Walk to bus stationFrente A Perfumes Europeos, San JoséID PBA-10103-037160 m • 3 min
- 5SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMENWait for busSAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMENTerminal El Carmén, Contiguo A Entrada Multifamiliares Barrio El Carmen
- 6Ride to bus stationContiguo A Clínica Aguilar Bonilla, Dolorosa San José4 min
- 7Walk to bus stationTerminal Lumaca San José130 m • 2 min
- 8SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTOWait for busSAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTOTerminal Lumaca Cartago
- 9Ride to bus stationCostado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago58 min
- 10Walk toCartago30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago?
The fastest way takes 108 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.
What is the alternative route to get from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela to Cartago?
The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ALAJUELA POR INVU, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - LA CRUZ - SAN CAYETANO - EL CARMEN, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - CARTAGO DIRECTO.
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 48 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 Station Wagon station near Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela in Alajuela to Terminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Terminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon 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 48 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 Station Wagon 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 Terminal Tuasa San José Station Wagon stop, which is closest to Cartago in San José.
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