There are 5 ways to get from Managua to Upala by bus, car, plane, 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.
Bus via Rivas
best- Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus Regular
- Take the bus from La Cruz to Upalabus 514 La Cruz
7h 29m$13–44Drive 238.3 km
- Drive from Managua to Upalacar 238.3 km
3h 34m$32–47Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MGA - SJO
- Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortuna
- Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Upala
5h 48m$561–962Bus
- Take the bus from Managua to La Cruzbus
- Take the bus from La Cruz to Upalabus 514 La Cruz
7h 35m$15–39Bus #2
- Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to La Cruzbus Mga
- Take the bus from La Cruz to Upalabus 514 La Cruz
8h$15–39
Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Managua to Upala is to bus via Rivas which costs $13 - $45 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Managua to Upala is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Upala. However, there are services departing from Managua Mercado Huembes and arriving at Upala via Rivas, Peñas Blancas and La Cruz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Managua and Upala is 239 km. The road distance is 238.3 km.
The best way to get from Managua to Upala without a car is to bus via Rivas which takes 7h 29m and costs $13 - $45.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Managua to Upala, including transfers.
Managua to Upala bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua Mercado Huembes station.
Managua to Upala bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Rivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Upala is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Managua to Upala.
There are 107+ hotels available in Upala.
What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Upala, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Upala via Rivas, Rivas, Peñas Blancas, and La Cruz in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
Bus from La Cruz to Upala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1970
- info@ridecr.com
- Website
- ridecr.com
Shuttle from Alajuela to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $168
- Website
- https://www.ridecr.com/
Shuttle from La Fortuna to Upala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $197
- Website
- https://www.ridecr.com/
- Phone
- +52 962 625 2435
- info@ticabus.com
- Website
- ticabus.com
Bus from Managua to La Cruz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Website
- https://www.ticabus.com/en/
- Phone
- +504 9919 5375
- Website
- cristobalcolon.com.gt
Bus from Managua to La Cruz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–40
- Schedules at
- cristobalcolon.com.gt
- Road
- $13–40
Bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to La Cruz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–40
- Schedules at
- cristobalcolon.com.gt
- Road
- $13–40
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.