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

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Matagalpa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJO - MGA
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus bus
    5h 19m
    $223–446

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Ciudad Quesadacar car
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Los Chilesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Carlos to Managua Mercado Mayoreobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus bus
    9h 8m
    $32–42

  3. Drive 521.6 km

    1. Drive from San José to Matagalpacar car 521.6 km
    8h 3m
    $70–101

  4. Bus via Managua

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus bus Managua
    10h 38m
    $39–42

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Managuabus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus bus Managua
    13h 30m
    $33–46

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus bus Managua
    14h 30m
    $35–51

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 453.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal NicaBus to Matagalpa via Managua and Managua in around 10h 38m.

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