What is the cheapest way to get from Cartago to Nicaragua?

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Nicaragua is to bus via La Cruz which costs $26 - $40 and takes 10h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartago to Nicaragua?

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Nicaragua is to bus and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $230 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Nicaragua?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Nicaragua. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Managua Mercado Huembes via Terminal Cartago, Terminal Atlántico Norte, La Cruz, Peñas Blancas and Rivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Cartago to Nicaragua?

The distance between Cartago and Nicaragua is 458 km. The road distance is 439.9 km.

How do I travel from Cartago to Nicaragua without a car?

The best way to get from Cartago to Nicaragua without a car is to bus via La Cruz which takes 10h 19m and costs $26 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Cartago to Nicaragua?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cartago to Nicaragua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Nicaragua bus from?

Cartago to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Where does the Cartago to Nicaragua bus arrive?

Cartago to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at La Cruz station.

Can I drive from Cartago to Nicaragua?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Nicaragua is 440 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Cartago to Nicaragua.

Where can I stay near Nicaragua?

There are 115+ hotels available in Nicaragua.

Cartago to Nicaragua - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cartago to Nicaragua by bus, plane, or car

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SJO - MGA
5h 56m
$232–453
Bus via La Cruz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Cruzbus Sjo
2. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus Regular
10h 19m
$26–37
Drive 439.9 km
1. Drive from Cartago to Managuacar 439.9 km
6h 53m
$59–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus San José
10h 51m
$32–52
Bus via Barranca
1. Take the bus from Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe to Miramarbus
2. Take the bus from Cuatro Cruces Miramar to La Cruzbus Sjo
3. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus
11h 18m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus San José – Managua / ...
13h 26m
$32–47

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

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 458.5 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Cartago to Managua Mercado Huembes via Terminal Cartago, Mercado Borbón, Terminal Atlántico Norte, La Cruz, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 10h 19m.

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