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Golfito, Costa Rica → Cartago, Costa Rica

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Golfito to Cartago

Composite routes from Golfito to Cartago

Cheapest
5 h 59 min
Car
272 km.
from $14
Other
3 h 41 min
Plane
159 km.
from $271.17
6 h 11 min
Bus
158 km.
from $32.48
7 h
Ferry
159 km.
from $43.53
7 h 50 min
158 km.
from $37.57

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Golfito to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$336.96

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Golfito to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$336.96

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Golfito to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$494.21

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
info@tracopacr.com
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from Golfito to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$20.87

Transportes Térraba Sur

Phone:
+506 2783 4293
Email:
contraloriadeserviciosterraba@gmail.com
Bus from Río Claro to Dominical
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.46

Grupo Blanco

Phone:
+506 2771 2550
Email:
contraloriadeservicios@grupoblanco.cr
Website:
grupoblanco.cr/
Bus from Puerto Jiménez to San
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04

Musoc

Phone:
+506 2222 2422 / 2771 0414
Email:
info@musoccr.com
Website:
musoccr.com/
Bus from Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.01

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

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

Other operators

Transportes Acuaticos Tijerino Cortez

Phone:
+506 8326 0056
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080737882878
Other from Golfito to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Golfito to Cartago is to bus and drive which costs $18.48 - $28.26 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Golfito to Cartago is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Golfito and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Golfito to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Golfito and arriving at Cartago via Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Golfito to Cartago?

The distance between Golfito and Cartago is 228 km. The road distance is 253.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Golfito to Cartago without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h and costs $27.17 - $32.61 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Golfito to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golfito to Cartago bus from?

Golfito to Cartago bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Golfito station.

Where does the Golfito to Cartago bus arrive?

Golfito to Cartago bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at San Isidro de El General station.

Can I drive from Golfito to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Golfito to Cartago is 253 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Golfito to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 427+ hotels available in Cartago. Prices start at $55.70 per night.
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