What is the cheapest way to get from Bluefields to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Bluefields to San José is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bluefields to San José?

The fastest way to get from Bluefields to San José is to drive which takes 7h 34m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Bluefields and San José?

No, there is no direct bus from Bluefields to San José. However, there are services departing from Bluefields and arriving at Terminal Atlántico Norte via Nueva Guinea, Los Chiles and Muelle del San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Bluefields to San José?

The distance between Bluefields and San José is 447 km. The road distance is 376.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Bluefields to San José?

It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Bluefields to San José, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bluefields to San José bus from?

Bluefields to San José bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Bluefields station.

Bus or fly from Bluefields to San José?

The best way to get from Bluefields to San José is to bus via Muelle del San Carlos which takes 11h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $290 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Bluefields to San José bus arrive?

Bluefields to San José bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Nueva Guinea station.

Can I drive from Bluefields to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Bluefields to San José is 376 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Bluefields to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 764+ hotels available in San José.

Bluefields to San José - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Bluefields to San José by bus, car, or plane

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Bus via Muelle del San Carlos
best
1. Take the bus from Bluefields to Nueva Guineabus
2. Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to San Carlosbus
3. Take the bus from Los Chiles to Muelle del San Carlosbus
4. Take the bus from Muelle del San Carlos to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
11h 17m
Fly
cheapest
1. Fly from Bluefields Airport (BEF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane BEF - SJO
10h 10m
$46–282
Drive 376.2 km
1. Drive from Bluefields to San Josécar 376.2 km
7h 34m
$51–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bluefields to Nueva Guineabus
2. Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to San Carlosbus
3. Take the bus from Los Chiles to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
12h 41m

Bluefields Airport (BEF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

22Weekly Planes

11h 23mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 446.6 km
Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Bluefields, Nicaragua and San José, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Bluefields to Terminal Atlántico Norte via Nueva Guinea, San Carlos, Los Chiles, and Muelle del San Carlos in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, Skyway, Copa Airlines, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Bluefields Airport (BEF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 3 times a day.

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