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289 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cartago to Nosara

Composite routes from Cartago to Nosara

Cheapest
5 h 42 min
Car
289 km.
from $15
Other
5 h 57 min
Train, Bus
190 km.
from $103.63
4 h 7 min
Train, Plane
190 km.
from $134.03
7 h 3 min
190 km.
from $15.76
5 h 44 min
Train, Plane
190 km.
from $358.95

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$305.34

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Tamarindo to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$266.44

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
info@caribeshuttle.com
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from San José to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$385.30

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from San José to Hojancha
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Bus from San Jose to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Bus from San Jose to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27

Empresa Traroc S.A.

Phone:
+506 2685 5352
Email:
informacion@traroc.com
Bus from Nicoya to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.44–$5.47

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

Phone:
+506 25425818
Train from Cartago to Estación
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$1.65
Train from Estación Atlántico to Río
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cartago to Nosara?

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Nosara is to bus which costs $10.87 - $15.22 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartago to Nosara?

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Nosara is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $119.57 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Nosara?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Nosara. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Nosara via Lumaca, San Jose and Nicoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Cartago to Nosara?

The distance between Cartago and Nosara is 259 km. The road distance is 258.1 km.

How do I travel from Cartago to Nosara without a car?

The best way to get from Cartago to Nosara without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $59.78 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Cartago to Nosara?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Cartago to Nosara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Nosara bus from?

Cartago to Nosara bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from San Jose station.

Where does the Cartago to Nosara bus arrive?

Cartago to Nosara bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Nicoya station.

What is the time difference between Cartago and Nosara?

It is currently 05:26 at both, Cartago and Nosara.

Can I drive from Cartago to Nosara?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Nosara is 258 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Cartago to Nosara.

Where can I stay near Nosara?

There are 262+ hotels available in Nosara. Prices start at $75.65 per night.
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