How to get from Estación Cartago to Turrúcares by bus and train?

From Estación Cartago to Turrúcares by bus and train

To get from Estación Cartago to Turrúcares in Alajuela, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ train from Estación Cartago station to Estación U.C.R. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA bus and finally take the ALAJUELA - SIQUIARES bus from Costado Sur Cementerio Alajuela station to Estación De Buses Turrúcares station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Estación Cartago may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Turrúcares on the Moovit app.

163min
Train - CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉCARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ
Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
Bus - ALAJUELA - SIQUIARESALAJUELA - SIQUIARES
Walk to Turrúcares
Leaves from Estación Cartago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Estación Cartago
  • 2
    Train - CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉCARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ
    Wait for train
    CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ
    Estación Atlántico
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Estación U.C.R.
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parada Heredia - Ucr
    430 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICAALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Avenida Central Juan López Del Corral
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Central Juan López Del Corral
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Costado Sur Cementerio Alajuela
    870 m • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - ALAJUELA - SIQUIARESALAJUELA - SIQUIARES
    Wait for bus
    ALAJUELA - SIQUIARES
    Estación De Buses Siquiares
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Estación De Buses Turrúcares
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Turrúcares
    Walk to
    Turrúcares
    Turrucares Centro
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Estación Cartago to Turrúcares

The distance between Estación Cartago, Alajuela and Turrúcares, Alajuela is approximately 61.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Estación Cartago to Turrúcares by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alajuela – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Estación Cartago to Turrúcares

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Train line CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ, Bus line ALAJUELA - UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA, Bus line ALAJUELA - SIQUIARES.

  • Is there a direct train between Estación Cartago and Turrúcares?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Estación Cartago to Turrúcares?

    The CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ train line goes from Estación U.C.R. station near Estación Cartago in Cartago to Parada Heredia - Ucr station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Parada Heredia - Ucr station near Turrúcares in Alajuela.

  • How long does it take to travel from Estación Cartago to Turrúcares by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Estación Cartago in Cartago and Turrúcares in Alajuela by train and bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Estación Cartago to get to Turrúcares?

    Get on the CARTAGO - SAN JOSÉ train from the Estación U.C.R. station near Estación Cartago in Cartago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Estación Cartago and Turrúcares?

    Get off the train at the Parada Heredia - Ucr stop, which is closest to Turrúcares in Alajuela.

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