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How to get from Cartago to Heredia by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cartago to Heredia in San José, take the CARTAGO - COCA COLA SAN JOSÉ (ESPECIALES) bus from Terminal Lumaca Cartago station to Costado Norte Parque Nacional, San José station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ train from Estación Del Atlántico station to Estación Heredia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CARTAGO - COCA COLA SAN JOSÉ  (ESPECIALES)CARTAGO - COCA COLA SAN JOSÉ (ESPECIALES)
Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
Walk to Heredia
Leaves from Terminal Lumaca Cartago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Lumaca Cartago
    840 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - CARTAGO - COCA COLA SAN JOSÉ  (ESPECIALES)CARTAGO - COCA COLA SAN JOSÉ (ESPECIALES)
    Wait for bus
    CARTAGO - COCA COLA SAN JOSÉ (ESPECIALES)
    Terminal San José, Cercanías A Mercado Coca Cola
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Costado Norte Parque Nacional, San José
    ID 328
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Estación Del Atlántico
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Wait for train
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación Alajuela
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación Heredia
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Heredia
    Walk to
    Heredia
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO and ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ

To get from Cartago to Heredia in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO bus from Terminal Lumaca Cartago station to Contiguo A Cine Magaly, La California San José station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ train from Estación Del Atlántico station to Estación Heredia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
Walk to Heredia
Leaves from Terminal Lumaca Cartago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Lumaca Cartago
    840 m • 11 min
  • 2
    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 San José
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Contiguo A Cine Magaly, La California San José
    ID 2854
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Estación Del Atlántico
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Wait for train
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación Alajuela
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación Heredia
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Heredia
    Walk to
    Heredia
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cartago to Heredia

The distance between Cartago, San José and Heredia, San José is approximately 32.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cartago to Heredia by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San José – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cartago

Cartago is located at Cartago, San José and the nearest public transit station is Costado Norte Convento Padres Capuchinos, Cartago.

Train stations close to Cartago:

  • Estación Oreamuno
  • Estación Plaza Paraíso
  • Estación Cartago

Bus stations close to Cartago:

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

Public transit stations close to Heredia, San José

Heredia is located at Heredia, San José and the nearest public transit station is Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Musmanni El Carmén, Heredia.

Train stations close to Heredia:

  • Estación Heredia
  • Miraflores
  • Estación San Francisco

Bus stations close to Heredia:

  • Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Musmanni El Carmén, Heredia
  • Terminal Heredia, Ópticas Visión Heredia
  • Terminal Heredia, Contiguo A Agencia Bcr Heredia

Alternative route by bus and train via SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO and ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ

To get from Cartago to Heredia in San José, take the SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO bus from Terminal Lumaca Cartago station to Contiguo A Cine Magaly, La California San José station. Next, take the ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ train from Estación Del Atlántico station to Estación Heredia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO
Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
Walk to Heredia
Leaves from Terminal Lumaca Cartago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Lumaca Cartago
    840 m • 11 min
  • 2
    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 San José
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Contiguo A Cine Magaly, La California San José
    ID 2854
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Estación Del Atlántico
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Wait for train
    ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación Alajuela
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación Heredia
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Heredia
    Walk to
    Heredia
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line CARTAGO - COCA COLA SAN JOSÉ (ESPECIALES), Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SAN PEDRO - PISTA - TARAS - CARTAGO, Bus line ALAJUELA - HEREDIA - SAN JOSÉ.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

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

    The CARTAGO - COCA COLA SAN JOSÉ (ESPECIALES) bus line goes from Terminal Lumaca Cartago station near Cartago to Terminal San José, Cercanías A Mercado Coca Cola station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Terminal San José, Cercanías A Mercado Coca Cola station near Heredia in San José

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

    The total travel time between Cartago and Heredia in San José by bus and train is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the CARTAGO - COCA COLA SAN JOSÉ (ESPECIALES) bus from the Terminal Lumaca Cartago stop near Cartago in San José.

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

    Get off the bus at the Terminal San José, Cercanías A Mercado Coca Cola station, which is closest to Heredia in San José.

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