How to get fromCosta Rica to Masayaby plane, bus, car or shuttle

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

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Fly to Managua Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)SJO - MGA
2. Take the bus from Granada to Masaya
5h 7m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Gasolinera Uno MasayaSjo
11h 30m
$26–50
Bus via La Cruz
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La CruzSjo
2. Take the bus from Rivas to Masaya
9h 13m
$27–51
Drive 391.1 km
1. Drive from San José to Masaya391.1 km
5h 59m
$53–76
Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)SJO - TNO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Cruz
3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granada
8h 13m
$477–492

Costa Rica to Masaya by bus

77Weekly Buses

11h 30mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 386.2 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Masaya via La Cruz, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 9h 13m.

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Masaya(opens in a new window), Nicaragua(opens in a new window)

Masaya is the capital city of Masaya Department in Nicaragua. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast of Managua. It is located just east of the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano from which the city takes its name. With an estimated population of 138,657 (2022), it is Nicaragua's fourth most populous city, and is culturally known as the City of Flowers.

Things to do in Masaya

Islets of Granada(Opens in a new window)

The islets of Granada (Spanish: Isletas de Granada) are located in Lake Nicaragua, just southeast of the city of Granada in Nicaragua. The islets are a group of 365 small islands scattered about the Asese peninsula. The islets are of volcanic origin, they were formed when the Mombacho volcano blew much of its cone into the lake thousands of years ago, thereby creating the archipelago. Most of the islets are covered with vegetation and rich with bird life.

Pharaoh's Casino(Opens in a new window)

Pharaoh's Casino is a casino on the Carretera Masaya in Managua, Nicaragua.

Places to stay in Masaya

Hostal Casa San Miguel(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

Hostal Libertad(Opens in a new window)

7.4Good

Las Cabañas Encantadas de Nindirí(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Hacienda Puerta del Cielo Eco Lodge & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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