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How to get fromCosta Rica to Tica Busby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Tica Bus by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, line 101 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJO - MGA
    2. Take the bus from Mercado Mayoreo to Plaza Interbus bus
    4h 16m
    $222–553

  2. Bus via Liberia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jorge to Managuabus bus
    7h 23m
    $17–21

  3. Drive  419.6 km

    1. Drive from San José to Tica Buscar car 419.6 km
    6h 28m
    $57–82

  4. Fly from Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane LIO - MGA
    4h 3m
    $67–384

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus San José
    8h 12m
    $37–38

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Sjo
    12h 20m
    $30–50

Costa Rica to Tica Bus by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Tica Bus, Nicaragua?

You can take a bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Tica Bus via Terminal Pulmitan Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, San Jorge, and Managua in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, SANSA, Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily.

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