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How to get fromGranada to Santa Elenaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Granada to Santa Elena by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasbus bus Mga
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañasbus bus Mga
    3. Take the taxi from Cañas to Santa Elenataxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $107–134

  2. Bus via Cañas

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Granada to Cañasbus bus Mga
    2. Take the bus from Cañas to Las Juntasbus bus 559 Las Juntas / ...
    9h 5m
    $22–34

  3. Drive 273.3 km

    1. Drive from Granada to Santa Elenacar car 273.3 km
    4h 42m
    $37–53

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Granada to La Irmabus bus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José
    6h 40m
    $26–35

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 273.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

Tica Bus operates a bus from Granada to La Irma 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–29 and the journey takes 5h.

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