What is the cheapest way to get from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua?

The cheapest way to get from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua is to bus which costs $9 - $16 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua?

The fastest way to get from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between El Tanque (Station) and Nicaragua?

No, there is no direct bus from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua. However, there are services departing from El Tanque and arriving at Managua Mercado Huembes via Upala, La Cruz, Peñas Blancas and Rivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua?

The distance between El Tanque (Station) and Nicaragua is 407 km. The road distance is 316.5 km.

How do I travel from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua without a car?

The best way to get from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $418 - $420.

How long does it take to get from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua bus from?

El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Transpisa, depart from El Tanque station.

Bus or fly from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua?

The best way to get from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $9 - $16. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $250 - $1,100 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua bus arrive?

El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Transpisa, arrive at Terminal Municipal Upala station.

Can I drive from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua?

Yes, the driving distance between El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua is 316 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua.

Where can I stay near Nicaragua?

There are 113+ hotels available in Nicaragua.

El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua - 6 ways to travel via car, bus, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from El Tanque (Station) to Nicaragua by car, bus, shuttle, or plane

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Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from El Tanque (Station) to San Carloscar
2. Take the bus from San Carlos to Managua Mercado Mayoreobus Managua
5h 45m
$21–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Tanque to Terminal Municipal Upalabus
2. Take the bus from Upala to La Cruzbus
3. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus
9h 18m
$9–15
Drive 316.5 km
1. Drive from El Tanque (Station) to Managuacar 316.5 km
4h 39m
$43–62
Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SJO - MGA
5h 54m
$480–723
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Peñas Blancasshuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus Regular
6h 7m
$418–420
Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport
1. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane FON - MGA
5h 26m
$250–1,100

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

13Weekly Planes

1h 13mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between El Tanque (Station), Costa Rica and Nicaragua?

You can take a bus from El Tanque to Managua Mercado Huembes via Terminal Municipal Upala, Upala, La Cruz, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, World Ticket and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Managua Airport (MGA) 3 times a week.

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