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

The cheapest way to get from Granada to Costa Rica is to bus via Liberia which costs $22 - $35 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Granada to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $280 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Granada and Costa Rica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Granada and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus San José. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Granada to Costa Rica?

The distance between Granada and Costa Rica is 369 km. The road distance is 385.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Granada to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $30 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Granada to Costa Rica, including transfers.

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

Granada to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from Granada station.

Bus or fly from Granada to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Granada to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $280 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Granada to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Granada to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at Terminal Tica Bus San José station.

Can I drive from Granada to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Granada to Costa Rica is 386 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Granada to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 750+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Granada to Costa Rica - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Granada to Costa Rica by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly from Managua Airport
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MGA - SJO
4h 7m
$280–650
Bus via Liberia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasbus Mga
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus Mga
3. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Liberia to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus
7h 36m
$23–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Granada to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José
7h 31m
$30–45
Drive 385.7 km
1. Drive from Granada to San Josécar 385.7 km
5h 55m
$52–75
Shuttle, shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle
3. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
7h 34m
$600–674
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasshuttle
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal Pulmitan De Liberiabus Peñas Blancas
9h 13m
$159–162

Granada to Costa Rica by bus

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 368.5 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Copa Airlines, World Ticket, and SANSA fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily. Alternatively, Tica Bus operates a bus from Granada to Terminal Tica Bus San José 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 7h 31m. Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) also services this route every 4 hours.

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