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There are 4 ways to get from David to Cartago by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from David to San Josébus bus David – San José vía Costanera
    9h 10m
    $25–28
  2. Drive  321.3 km

    1. Drive from David to Cartagocar car 321.3 km
    6h 30m
    $52–75
  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Golfitobus bus
    3. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GLF - SJO
    4. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    7h 48m
    $240–271
  4. Bus via David

    1. Take the bus from David to Terminal Tica Busbus bus Panamá / ...
    10h 31m
    $34–50

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

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between David, Panama and Cartago, Costa Rica?

Tracopa operates a bus from David to San José once daily. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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