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

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There are 4 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 to Liberia International Airport, bus, Boat

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    8h 56m
    $177–710

  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

  4. Fly to Managua Airport, 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 25m
    $226–447

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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 bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Llano Grande, take the bus to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, take the bus to Peñas Blancas, take the bus to Rivas, take the bus to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, then take the ferry to Moyogalpa.

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