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

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Managua is to bus via Liberia which costs $16 - $21 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Managua is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $360 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Managua?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Atlántico Norte and arriving at Terminal Managua - CCA. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Managua?

The distance between Costa Rica and Managua is 421 km. The road distance is 417.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Managua without a car is to bus via Liberia which takes 6h 54m and costs $16 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Costa Rica to Managua, including transfers.

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

Costa Rica to Managua bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Bus or fly from Costa Rica to Managua?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Managua is to bus via Liberia which takes 6h 54m and costs $16 - $21. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $500 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Costa Rica to Managua bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Managua bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Managua - CCA station.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Managua?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Managua is 418 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Costa Rica to Managua.

How do I get a bus ticket from Costa Rica to Managua?

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Where can I stay near Managua?

There are 121+ hotels available in Managua.

Costa Rica to Managua - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus via Liberia
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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 Managua Mercado Huembesbus
6h 54m
$16–20
Drive 417.6 km
1. Drive from San José to Managuacar 417.6 km
6h 26m
$56–81
Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SJO - MGA
4h 13m
$221–492
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Sjo
12h
$30–50
Fly from Limón International Airport
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane LIO - MGA
4h 1m
$361–563

Costa Rica to Managua by bus

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Distance: 420.7 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Managua Mercado Huembes via Terminal Pulmitan Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, SANSA, Copa Airlines, and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily.

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