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How to get fromOmetepe to Costa Ricaby ferry, bus or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Ometepe to Costa Rica by ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Boat, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Moyogalpa to San Jorgeferry ferry San Jorge
    2. Take the bus from Rivas to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Mga
    13h 30m
    $22–46

  2. Boat, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Moyogalpa to San Jorgeferry ferry San Jorge
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Joséshuttle bus Private
    9h 35m
    $391

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ometepe to Costa Rica. However, you can take the ferry to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, take the bus to Rivas, walk to Rivas, then take the bus to Terminal Atlántico Norte. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Moyogalpa to San José via San Jorge, San Jorge, Rivas, Peñas Blancas, and Peñas Blancas in around 9h 35m.

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