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

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

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  1. Fly to Managua Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJO - MGA
    4h 26m
    $196–547

  2. Bus via La Cruz

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Cruzbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus Regular
    9h 9m
    $27–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus bus San José
    9h
    $32–35

  4. Drive 417.5 km

    1. Drive from San José to Managuacar car 417.5 km
    6h 26m
    $56–81

  5. Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Cruzshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle bus
    7h 27m
    $477–492

  6. Bus via Granada

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Granadabus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Granada to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus Managua
    11h 28m
    $28–48

  7. Bus via Granada #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Granadabus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Granada to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus Managua
    12h 59m
    $32–41

Costa Rica to Nicaragua by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Nicaragua?

Copa Airlines, World Ticket, and SANSA fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily. Alternatively, Trans Nica operates a bus from Terminal TransNica to Managua once daily. Tickets cost $32–35 and the journey takes 9h.

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