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

From Cartago to Santa Ana by bus and train

To get from Cartago to Santa Ana in San José, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ train from Estación Cartago station to Estación De Trenes Del Atlántico, San José station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO bus and finally take the SAN JOSÉ - SANTA ANA - BRASIL POR CALLE VIEJA bus from Terminal San José, Frente A Avalúos Ins station to Panadería Joselito, Santa Ana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Cartago may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

107min
Walk to train station
Train - CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉCARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICOSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SANTA ANA - BRASIL POR CALLE VIEJASAN JOSÉ - SANTA ANA - BRASIL POR CALLE VIEJA
Walk to Santa Ana
Leaves from Estación Cartago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Estación Cartago
    720 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉCARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ
    Wait for train
    CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación De Trenes Del Atlántico, San José
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación De Trenes Del Atlántico, San José
    ID PBA-10101-002
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Costado Norte Parque Nacional, San José
    ID PBA-10101-016
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICOSAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO
    Terminal Barrio Claret, Contiguo A Iglesia Católica
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    En La Entrada De Soda Restaurante Cocorí, Coca Cola San José
    ID PBA-10102-043
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal San José, Frente A Avalúos Ins
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SAN JOSÉ - SANTA ANA - BRASIL POR CALLE VIEJASAN JOSÉ - SANTA ANA - BRASIL POR CALLE VIEJA
    Wait for bus
    SAN JOSÉ - SANTA ANA - BRASIL POR CALLE VIEJA
    Terminal Brasil De Santa Ana, Plantel Buses Tapachula
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Panadería Joselito, Santa Ana
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Ana
    Walk to
    Santa Ana
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cartago to Santa Ana

The distance between Cartago, San José and Santa Ana, San José is approximately 36.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cartago to Santa Ana 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 Cartago to Santa Ana

To check the bus and train schedule from Cartago to Santa Ana using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cartago) and destination (Santa Ana), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Train line CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - BARRIO MÉXICO, Bus line SAN JOSÉ - SANTA ANA - BRASIL POR CALLE VIEJA.

  • Is there a direct train between Cartago and Santa Ana in San José?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cartago to Santa Ana in San José?

    The CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ train line goes from Estación Cartago station near Cartago to Estación De Trenes Del Atlántico, San José station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Estación De Trenes Del Atlántico, San José station near Santa Ana in San José.

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

    The total travel time between Cartago and Santa Ana in San José by train and bus is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cartago to get to Santa Ana in San José?

    Get on the CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ train from the Estación Cartago station near Cartago in San José.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cartago and Santa Ana in San José?

    Get off the train at the Estación De Trenes Del Atlántico, San José stop, which is closest to Santa Ana in San José.

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