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9 h 26 min
585 km.
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Santiago, Panama hat → Cartago, Costa Rica

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santiago to Cartago

Composite routes from Santiago to Cartago

Cheapest
9 h 26 min
Car
585 km.
from $32
Other
11 h 10 min
375 km.
from $57.23
12 h 38 min
376 km.
from $31.24
9 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
376 km.
from $160.43
17 h 9 min
376 km.
from $93.54
10 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
376 km.
from $323.67

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Golfito to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.02–$407.73

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Tocumen International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$955.61

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from Tocumen International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.57–$891.90

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Golfito to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.02–$407.73

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Santiago de Veraguas to San
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$101.93
Bus from Santiago de Veraguas to Palmar
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.32–$76.45

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Email:
info@ticabus.com
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from Santiago de Veraguas to San
Ave. Duration:
12h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.42–$70.08

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
info@tracopacr.com
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from Palmar Norte to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.03

Transporte Panama Chiriqui Frontera S.A (Panachif)

Phone:
+507 6265 8842
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063606474316
Bus from Santiago to Frontera
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$14.74

Transgolfo

Phone:
+506 6029 7573 / 2732 3848
Email:
trans_golfo@hotmail.com
Bus from Paso Canoas to Golfito
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.41

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:
$2.99
Bus from Río Claro to Uvita
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.61

Terminales Panama David

Phone:
+507 775-2974
Email:
terminalesdavidpanama507@gmail.com
Website:
instagram.com/terminales_davidpanama
Bus from Santiago to Paraíso,
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.08

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:
$10.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Cartago is to bus via Paso Canoas which costs $29.35 - $32.61 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Cartago is to drive which takes 9h 2m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Santiago and arriving at Cartago via Paso Canoas, Río Claro, Uvita and Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

How far is it from Santiago to Cartago?

The distance between Santiago and Cartago is 535 km. The road distance is 529.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santiago to Cartago without a car is to bus via Paso Canoas which takes 12h 38m and costs $29.35 - $32.61 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Santiago to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Cartago bus from?

Santiago to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Panama Chiriqui Frontera S.A (Panachif), depart from Santiago station.

Where does the Santiago to Cartago bus arrive?

Santiago to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Panama Chiriqui Frontera S.A (Panachif), arrive at Frontera station.

What is the time difference between Santiago and Cartago?

Cartago is 1h behind Santiago. It is currently 07:46 in Santiago and 06:46 in Cartago.

Can I drive from Santiago to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Cartago is 530 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Santiago to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 412+ hotels available in Cartago. Prices start at $57.48 per night.
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