How to get from Cartago to La Unión by bus?

By bus

To get from Cartago to La Unión in San José, take the CARTAGO - TRES RÍOS bus from Terminal Cartago, Costado Oeste Antiguo Banco Crédito Agricola station to Frente A Centro Comercial Calle Vieja, Tres Ríos De La Unión station. Next, take the SAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOS bus from Frente A Centro Comercial Calle Vieja, Tres Ríos De La Unión station to Plaza Cronos Curridabat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CARTAGO - TRES RÍOSCARTAGO - TRES RÍOS
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOSSAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOS
Walk to La Unión
Leaves from Terminal Cartago, Costado Oeste Antiguo Banco Crédito Agricola

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Cartago, Costado Oeste Antiguo Banco Crédito Agricola
    560 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - CARTAGO - TRES RÍOSCARTAGO - TRES RÍOS
    Wait for bus
    CARTAGO - TRES RÍOS
    Terminal Tres Ríos, Costado Norte Iglesia Católica Tres Rios
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frente A Centro Comercial Calle Vieja, Tres Ríos De La Unión
    ID 2541
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOSSAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOS
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOS
    Terminal San José, Frente A Hotel Presidente
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plaza Cronos Curridabat
    ID 6632
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to La Unión
    Walk to
    La Unión
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGO

Take one direct bus from Cartago to La Unión in San José: take the SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGO bus from Terminal Lumaca Cartago station to Auto Pits Momentum Pinares, Curridabat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGO
Walk to La Unión
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 - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGO
    Terminal Lumaca San José
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Auto Pits Momentum Pinares, Curridabat
    ID 1738
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to La Unión
    Walk to
    La Unión
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cartago to La Unión

The distance between Cartago, San José and La Unión, San José is approximately 14.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cartago to La Unión 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 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 Los Ángeles
  • Estación Oreamuno
  • 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 La Unión, San José

La Unión is located at La Unión, San José and the nearest public transit station is Frente A Ciudad Del Este, Curridabat.

Train stations close to La Unión:

  • Estación U.C.R.
  • Estación C.F.I.A.
  • Estación U.Latina

Bus stations close to La Unión:

  • Frente A Ciudad Del Este, Curridabat
  • Ciudad Del Este, Curridabat
  • Centro Comercial El Faro, Pinares Curridabat

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGO

Take one direct bus from Cartago to La Unión in San José: take the SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGO bus from Terminal Lumaca Cartago station to Auto Pits Momentum Pinares, Curridabat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGO
Walk to La Unión
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 - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGOSAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGO
    Terminal Lumaca San José
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Auto Pits Momentum Pinares, Curridabat
    ID 1738
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to La Unión
    Walk to
    La Unión
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cartago to La Unión?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line CARTAGO - TRES RÍOS, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SAN VICENTE DE TRES RÍOS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cartago to La Unión?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line SAN JOSÉ - ZAPOTE - TRES RÍOS - TARAS - CARTAGO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

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

    The CARTAGO - TRES RÍOS bus line goes from Terminal Cartago, Costado Oeste Antiguo Banco Crédito Agricola station near Cartago to Terminal Tres Ríos, Costado Norte Iglesia Católica Tres Rios station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Terminal Tres Ríos, Costado Norte Iglesia Católica Tres Rios station near La Unión in San José

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

    The total travel time between Cartago and La Unión in San José by bus is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the CARTAGO - TRES RÍOS bus from the Terminal Cartago, Costado Oeste Antiguo Banco Crédito Agricola stop near Cartago in San José.

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

    Get off the bus at the Terminal Tres Ríos, Costado Norte Iglesia Católica Tres Rios stop, which is closest to La Unión in San José.

  • When is the first bus from Cartago to La Unión in San José?

    The first bus from Cartago to La Unión in San José is 316. It leaves the Costador Sur Plaza Mayor stop at 10:16 PM.

  • When is the last train from Cartago to La Unión in San José?

    The last train from Cartago to La Unión in San José is the Tren Interurbano line. It leaves the Estación Cartago station at 12:41 PM.

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