What is the cheapest way to get from Managua to Quepos?

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Quepos is to bus via Liberia which costs $25 - $60 and takes 11h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Managua to Quepos?

The fastest way to get from Managua to Quepos is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $95 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Managua and Quepos?

No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Quepos. However, there are services departing from Managua Mercado Huembes and arriving at Quepos via Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia and Puntarenas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Managua to Quepos?

The distance between Managua and Quepos is 391 km. The road distance is 462.6 km.

How do I travel from Managua to Quepos without a car?

The best way to get from Managua to Quepos without a car is to bus via Liberia which takes 11h 59m and costs $25 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Managua to Quepos?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Managua to Quepos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Managua to Quepos bus from?

Managua to Quepos bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua Mercado Huembes station.

Bus or fly from Managua to Quepos?

The best way to get from Managua to Quepos is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $95 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus via Liberia, which costs $25 - $60 and takes 11h 59m.

Where does the Managua to Quepos bus arrive?

Managua to Quepos bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Rivas station.

Can I drive from Managua to Quepos?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Quepos is 463 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Managua to Quepos.

Where can I stay near Quepos?

There are 404+ hotels available in Quepos.

Managua to Quepos - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Managua to Quepos by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane MGA - XQP
6h 13m
$96–358
Bus via Liberia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus Mga
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus
4. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Queposbus
11h 59m
$25–57
Drive 462.6 km
1. Drive from Managua to Queposcar 462.6 km
7h 24m
$62–90
Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MGA - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle
3. Take the bus from Dominical to Queposbus
7h 5m
$233–822
Bus
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal Tica Busbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Queposbus Panamá
12h
$43–81
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Mga
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Queposbus Panamá
16h 12m
$40–88

Managua Airport (MGA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

15Weekly Planes

4h 18mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Managua to Quepos.

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Distance: 390.7 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Quepos, Costa Rica?

World Ticket and Costa Rica Green Airways fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Quepos via Rivas, Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, and Puntarenas in around 11h 59m.

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