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How to get fromCosta Rica to Leónby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Rica to León by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to León Agencia Nicabusbus bus San José
    9h 45m
    $35–50

  2. Drive  494.2 km

    1. Drive from San José to Leóncar car 494.2 km
    7h 26m
    $67–96

  3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, 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 Leónshuttle bus
    6h 27m
    $381–745

  4. Fly from Limón International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane LIO - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Managua Airport to Leónshuttle bus
    6h 15m
    $215–552

Costa Rica to León by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

Nica Bus operates a bus from Terminal NicaBus to León Agencia Nicabus once daily. Tickets cost $40–45 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Tica Bus also services this route 3 times a week.

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