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There are 5 ways to get from Cartago to David by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus bus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
    9h 37m
    $33–48

  2. Bus via David

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San José to Davidbus bus David – San José vía Costanera
    9h 49m
    $25–28

  3. Drive  321.4 km

    1. Drive from Cartago to Davidcar car 321.4 km
    6h 31m
    $52–75

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane plane SJO - GLF
    3. Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    8h 15m
    $240–271

  5. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Cartago to Uvitacar car
    2. Take the bus from Uvita to Paso Canoasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    7h 52m
    $44–58

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Cartago, Costa Rica and David, Panama?

Tica Bus operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panama once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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