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

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There are 5 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 Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to La Cruzbus bus
    3. Drive from La Cruz to Popoyocar car
    6h 46m
    $26–36

  2. Drive 349.5 km

    1. Drive from Alajuela to Popoyocar car 349.5 km
    5h 35m
    $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 5m
    $432–720

  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 51m
    $61–85

  5. Bus, taxi via Liberia

    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 taxi from Rivas to Popoyotaxi taxi
    7h 23m
    $55–73

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 398 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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 Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola, walk to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, take the bus to Terminal Pulmitan Liberia, walk to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, take the bus to La Cruz, then drive to Popoyo. Alternatively, you can drive from Alajuela to Popoyo in around 5h 35m.

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