What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas is to bus which costs $55 - $70 and takes 38h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas?

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $50 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Puerto Cabezas?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas. However, there are services departing from Terminal TransNica and arriving at Bilwi via Managua and Bonanza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas?

The distance between Costa Rica and Puerto Cabezas is 463 km. The road distance is 842.4 km.

How do I travel from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas without a car is to bus via Bonanza which takes 21h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas bus from?

Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas bus services, operated by Trans Nica, depart from Terminal TransNica station.

Bus or fly from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $50 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Bonanza, which costs and takes 21h 2m.

Where does the Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas bus services, operated by Trans Nica, arrive at Managua station.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas is 842 km. It takes approximately 13h 22m to drive from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas.

Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bilwi Airport (PUZ)plane SJO - PUZ
7h 9m
$51–342
Bus via Bonanza
1. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus
2. Take the bus from Managua to Bonanzabus
3. Take the bus from Bonanza to Bilwibus
21h 2m
Drive 842.4 km
1. Drive from San José to Puerto Cabezascar 842.4 km
13h 22m
$113–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Managuabus
2. Take the bus from Tipitapa to Siunabus
3. Take the bus from Siuna to Puerto Cabezasbus
32h 35m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Sjo
2. Take the bus from Managua to Puerto Cabezasbus Puerto Cabezas
38h 22m
$56–68

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bilwi Airport (PUZ) flights

9Weekly Planes

5h 40mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Puerto Cabezas.

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Distance: 463.1 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua?

SANSA, Skyway, and two other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bilwi Airport (PUZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal TransNica to Bilwi via Managua, Bonanza, and Bonanza in around 21h 2m.

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