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How to get fromAlajuela to Popoyoby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Alajuela to Popoyo by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Puente Villa Bonita to La Cruzbus bus Sjo
    2. Drive from La Cruz to Popoyocar car
    5h 37m
    $32–46

  2. Drive 349.5 km

    1. Drive from Alajuela to Popoyocar car 349.5 km
    5h 32m
    $47–68

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJO - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Managua Airport to Mukul Beach Golf & Spashuttle bus
    5h 1m
    $443–664

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Puente Villa Bonita to La Cruzbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the taxi from Rivas to Popoyotaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $61–85

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

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

Map of how to get from Alajuela to Popoyo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 356.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Popoyo, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Alajuela to Popoyo. However, you can take the bus to La Cruz then drive to Popoyo. Alternatively, you can drive from Alajuela to Popoyo in around 5h 32m.

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