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How to get fromBluefields to San Joséby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Bluefields to San José by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bluefields to Nueva Guineabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to San Carlosbus bus
    3. Drive from San Carlos to San Josécar car
    7h 45m

  2. Drive 274.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bluefields to San Josécar car 274.5 km
    6h 27m
    $37–54

  3. Fly, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Bluefields Airport (BEF) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane BEF - MGA
    2. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to San Carlosbus bus
    3. Drive from San Carlos to San Josécar car
    6h 27m
    $61–328

Bluefields Airport (BEF) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 344.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Bluefields to San José. However, you can take the bus to Nueva Guinea, take the bus to San Carlos, then drive to San José. Alternatively, you can drive from Bluefields to San José in around 6h 27m.

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