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How to get fromCosta Rica to Managuaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to Managua by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJO - MGA
    4h 12m
    $221–452

  2. Bus via Liberia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus
    7h 6m
    $15–19

  3. Drive 417.6 km

    1. Drive from San José to Managuacar car 417.6 km
    6h 26m
    $56–81

  4. Fly from Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane LIO - MGA
    4h 15m
    $66–373

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Sjo
    12h
    $30–50

Costa Rica to Managua by bus

Calendar57Weekly Buses
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

SANSA, Copa Airlines, and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Managua Mercado Huembes via Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 7h 6m.

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