Traffic in Costa Rica

In this country, we estimate that each passenger produces approximately 2,287.71kg of CO2 annually as a result of commuting to work or school. To counterbalance this carbon emission, it would require approximately 105.09 trees per passenger to produce enough oxygen. The following formulas are used to make these estimations.

Main Means of Transportation to Work or School

Working from Home 4.44%
Walking 11.11%
Car 60.00%
Bike 2.22%
Motorbike 2.22%
Bus/Trolleybus 17.78%
Tram/Streetcar 0.00%
Train/Metro 2.22%

Average when primarily using Walking

Distance 5.91 km
Walking 43.00 min
Waiting 8.00 min
Driving Car 5.00 min
Bus/Trolleybus Ride 9.00 min
Overall 65.00 min

Average when primarily using Car

Distance 20.63 km
Walking 0.20 min
Driving Car 51.93 min
Overall 52.13 min

Average when primarily using Bike

Distance 30.00 km
Bike 47.00 min
Overall 47.00 min

Average when primarily using Motorbike

Distance 27.00 km
Motor Bike 35.00 min
Overall 35.00 min

Average when primarily using Bus/Trolleybus

Distance 17.38 km
Walking 8.75 min
Waiting 10.62 min
Bus/Trolleybus Ride 68.75 min
Overall 88.12 min

Average when primarily using Train/Metro

Distance 24.00 km
Walking 10.00 min
Waiting 5.00 min
Train/Metro Ride 45.00 min
Overall 60.00 min

Overall Average Travel Time and Distance to Work (School)

Distance 18.76 km
Overall 59.99 min

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Last update: June 2024

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