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How to get fromCosta Rica to San Juan de Nicaraguaby bus, unknown, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Rica to San Juan de Nicaragua by bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Antes De La Plaza Canfinbus bus 406-A/B
    2. Walk from Antes De La Plaza Canfin to San Juan de Nicaraguaunknown unknown
    2h 35m

  2. Fly, travel

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tortuguero Airport (TTQ)plane plane SJO - TTQ
    2. Walk from Tortuguero Airport (TTQ) to San Juan de Nicaraguaunknown unknown
    2h 54m

  3. Bus, travel via Cruzando La Calle, Frente A Entrada Jerusalén

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Cruzando La Calle, Frente A Entrada Jerusalénbus bus 406-A/B
    2. Walk from Cruzando La Calle, Frente A Entrada Jerusalén to San Juan de Nicaraguaunknown unknown
    2h 53m

  4. Bus, travel via La Pavona

    1. Take the bus from San José to La Pavonabus bus San José
    2. Walk from La Pavona to San Juan de Nicaraguaunknown unknown
    3h 2m

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tortuguero Airport (TTQ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Costa Rica to San Juan de Nicaragua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 200.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and San Juan de Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to San Juan de Nicaragua. However, you can take the bus to Antes De La Plaza Canfin then travel to San Juan de Nicaragua. Alternatively, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Tortuguero Airport (TTQ), then travel to San Juan de Nicaragua.

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