What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Granada?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Granada is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Granada?

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Granada is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $280 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Granada?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Tica Bus San José and arriving at Granada. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Granada?

The distance between Costa Rica and Granada is 368 km. The road distance is 385.4 km.

How do I travel from Costa Rica to Granada without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Granada without a car is to bus via Liberia which takes 8h 12m and costs $28 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Costa Rica to Granada?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Costa Rica to Granada, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Rica to Granada bus from?

Costa Rica to Granada bus services, operated by Autotransportes Tilarán S.A, depart from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia station.

Bus or fly from Costa Rica to Granada?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Granada is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $280 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Liberia, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Costa Rica to Granada bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Granada bus services, operated by Autotransportes Tilarán S.A, arrive at Terminal de Buses La Cañera station.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Granada?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Granada is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Costa Rica to Granada.

Where can I stay near Granada?

There are 134+ hotels available in Granada.

Costa Rica to Granada - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Costa Rica to Granada by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Managua Airport
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SJO - MGA
4h 36m
$281–502
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe to Liberiabus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Liberia to Granadabus San José – Managua / ...
8h 34m
$26–37
Bus via Liberia
1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Terminal de Buses La Cañerabus
2. Take the bus from Cañas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 524
3. Take the bus from Liberia to Granadabus
8h 12m
$28–42
Drive 385.4 km
1. Drive from San José to Granadacar 385.4 km
5h 51m
$52–75
Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Cruzshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle
7h 39m
$591–657
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Granadabus San José – Managua / ...
8h 34m
$29–45
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus San Jose
2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle
8h 43m
$160–162

Costa Rica to Granada by bus

57Weekly Buses

8h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 368.3 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

SANSA, Copa Airlines, and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Granada via Terminal de Buses La Cañera, Cañas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, and Liberia in around 8h 12m.

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