What is the cheapest way to get from Estelí to Nicoya?

The cheapest way to get from Estelí to Nicoya is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 12h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Estelí to Nicoya?

The fastest way to get from Estelí to Nicoya is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Estelí and Nicoya?

No, there is no direct bus from Estelí to Nicoya. However, there are services departing from Estelí and arriving at Nicoya via Managua, San Jorge, Rivas, Peñas Blancas and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Estelí to Nicoya?

The distance between Estelí and Nicoya is 459 km. The road distance is 418.1 km.

How do I travel from Estelí to Nicoya without a car?

The best way to get from Estelí to Nicoya without a car is to bus via Managua which takes 9h 14m and costs $27 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Estelí to Nicoya?

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Estelí to Nicoya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Estelí to Nicoya bus from?

Estelí to Nicoya bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from Estelí station.

Where does the Estelí to Nicoya bus arrive?

Estelí to Nicoya bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at Terminal Tica Bus Managua station.

Can I drive from Estelí to Nicoya?

Yes, the driving distance between Estelí to Nicoya is 418 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Estelí to Nicoya.

Where can I stay near Nicoya?

There are 56+ hotels available in Nicoya.

Estelí to Nicoya - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Estelí to Nicoya by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Managua
best
1. Take the bus from Estelí to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus
2. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus
3. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus Mga
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus 550
9h 14m
$27–37
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estelí to Managuabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus Mga
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus
12h 52m
$21–34
Drive 418.1 km
1. Drive from Estelí to Nicoyacar 418.1 km
6h 28m
$57–81
Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from COTRAN Sur to Aeropuertobus
2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane MGA - TNO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nicoyashuttle
10h 22m
$502–965
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estelí to Liberiabus San José – San Salvador
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus 550 Nicoya / ...
9h 55m
$32–43
Bus, fly to Nosara Airport
1. Take the bus from COTRAN Sur to Aeropuertobus
2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane MGA - NOB
11h 11m
$369–562

Managua Airport (MGA) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

10Weekly Planes

4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 458.6 km
Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Estelí, Nicaragua and Nicoya, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Estelí to Nicoya via Managua, San Jorge, Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 9h 14m.

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