What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Estelí?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Estelí is to bus via Liberia which costs $19 - $24 and takes 11h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Estelí?

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Estelí is to fly and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $360 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Estelí?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Estelí. However, there are services departing from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José and arriving at COTRAN Norte via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas and Masaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Estelí?

The distance between Costa Rica and Estelí is 485 km. The road distance is 544.9 km.

How do I travel from Costa Rica to Estelí without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Estelí without a car is to bus via Liberia which takes 11h 27m and costs $19 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Costa Rica to Estelí?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Costa Rica to Estelí, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Rica to Estelí bus from?

Costa Rica to Estelí bus services, operated by Pulmitan de Liberia, depart from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José station.

Where does the Costa Rica to Estelí bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Estelí bus services, operated by Pulmitan de Liberia, arrive at Terminal Pulmitan Liberia station.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Estelí?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Estelí is 545 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Costa Rica to Estelí.

Where can I stay near Estelí?

There are 24+ hotels available in Estelí.

Costa Rica to Estelí - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Costa Rica to Estelí by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SJO - MGA
2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto to COTRAN Surbus
6h 4m
$224–495
Bus via Liberia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus
3. Take the bus from Rivas to Masayabus
4. Take the bus from Masaya to COTRAN Nortebus
11h 27m
$19–23
Drive 544.9 km
1. Drive from San José to Estelícar 544.9 km
8h 26m
$74–106
Fly from Limón International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane LIO - MGA
2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto to COTRAN Surbus
5h 52m
$364–566
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus San José
2. Take the bus from Managua to Estelíbus Managua
11h 50m
$39–42
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José / ...
2. Take the bus from Managua to Estelíbus Managua
15h 26m
$35–48
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Sjo
2. Take the bus from Managua to Estelíbus Managua
15h 41m
$35–50

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 484.8 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Estelí, Nicaragua?

You can take a bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to COTRAN Norte via Terminal Pulmitan Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, Rivas, Masaya, and Masaya in around 11h 27m.

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