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How to get fromCosta Rica to Sanjoseby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to Sanjose by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Cruzbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the taxi from Rivas to Sanjosetaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    $72–97

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Rivas to Nandaimebus bus Jinotepe
    9h 32m
    $14–17

  3. Drive 373.4 km

    1. Drive from San José to Sanjosecar car 373.4 km
    5h 53m
    $51–73

  4. Fly to Managua Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJO - MGA
    2. Take the taxi from Granada to Sanjosetaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    $275–498

  5. Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle, bus

    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 the bus from Rivas to Nandaimebus bus
    8h 17m
    $435–481

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 385.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Sanjose via Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Nandaime in around 9h 32m.

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