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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 53m
    $23–45
  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 59m
    $155–556
  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
    9h 53m
    $391

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Managua Airport (MGA), walk to Managua Airport, take the shuttle to Managua, walk to Managua, take the bus to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, then take the ferry to Moyogalpa.

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