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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cartago to Santa Teresa

Composite routes from Cartago to Santa Teresa

Cheapest
6 h 17 min
Car
325 km.
from $17
Other
5 h 43 min
Train, Bus
138 km.
from $192.78
4 h 32 min
Train, Plane
138 km.
from $164.47
7 h 34 min
138 km.
from $76.35
4 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
138 km.
from $243.71
5 h 50 min
Train, Plane
138 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$250.00
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$282.61

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$250.00
Plane from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$184.78
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$282.61

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$250.00
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$260.87

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$174.91

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
jungletomsafaris@gmail.com
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$59.78–$76.09

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
info@caribeshuttle.com
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from San José to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$363.58

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
info@tracopacr.com
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from San José - Terminal Tracopa to Playa
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$10.33

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
reservations@interbusonline.com
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.52

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
info@zumatours.net
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Jacó to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$108.70
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$97.83

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Nosara to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
On demand

Transporzuma

Phone:
+506 8821 6277
Website:
facebook.com/Transporzuma/
Bus from San José to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.14

Autotransportes Lumaca

Phone:
+506 4109 9900 / 4404 9950
Email:
servicioalcliente@lumaca.cr
Website:
lumaca.cr/
Bus from Cartago to San
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.33

Transportes Arsa

Phone:
+506 2519 9877
Email:
info@transportesarsa.com
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/transportes-arsa
Bus from San José to Jicaral
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.26

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

Phone:
+506 25425818
Train from Cartago to Estación
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.03–$1.41
Train from Estación Atlántico to Río
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.92–$1.41

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cartago to Santa Teresa?

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Santa Teresa is to drive which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartago to Santa Teresa?

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Santa Teresa is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $47.83 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Santa Teresa?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Santa Teresa. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Santa Teresa via San José - Terminal Tracopa, Playa Herradura and Jacó. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Cartago to Santa Teresa?

The distance between Cartago and Santa Teresa is 299 km. The road distance is 288.8 km.

How do I travel from Cartago to Santa Teresa without a car?

The best way to get from Cartago to Santa Teresa without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Cartago to Santa Teresa?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Cartago to Santa Teresa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Santa Teresa bus from?

Cartago to Santa Teresa bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from San José - Terminal Tracopa station.

Where does the Cartago to Santa Teresa bus arrive?

Cartago to Santa Teresa bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Playa Herradura station.

Can I drive from Cartago to Santa Teresa?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Santa Teresa is 289 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Cartago to Santa Teresa.

Where can I stay near Santa Teresa?

There are 389+ hotels available in Santa Teresa. Prices start at $75.16 per night.
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