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How to get fromCosta Rica to Ometepeby bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Rica to Ometepe by bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Boat

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Rivasbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry San Jorge
    11h 20m
    $26–36

  2. Fly, bus, Boat

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJO - MGA
    2. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    8h 3m
    $227–558

  3. Shuttle, Boat

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry San Jorge
    8h 35m
    $388

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Ometepe. However, you can take the bus to Rivas, walk to Rivas, take the bus to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, then take the ferry to Moyogalpa. Alternatively, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Managua Airport (MGA), walk to Aeropuerto, take the line 169 bus to Mercado Mayoreo, take the line 101 bus to Antiguo Cine Cabrera, walk to Managua, take the bus to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, then take the ferry to Moyogalpa.

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