What is the cheapest way to get from Grenada to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Grenada to San José is to bus which costs $13 - $16 and takes 9h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grenada to San José?

The fastest way to get from Grenada to San José is to fly and bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $220 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Grenada and San José?

No, there is no direct bus from Grenada to San José. However, there are services departing from Managua Mercado Huembes and arriving at Central Autobusera Inteligente via Rivas, Peñas Blancas and Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Grenada to San José?

The distance between Grenada and San José is 422 km. The road distance is 415.6 km.

How do I travel from Grenada to San José without a car?

The best way to get from Grenada to San José without a car is to bus via Liberia which takes 8h 34m and costs $17 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Grenada to San José?

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Grenada to San José, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grenada to San José bus from?

Grenada to San José bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua Mercado Huembes station.

Where does the Grenada to San José bus arrive?

Grenada to San José bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Rivas station.

Can I drive from Grenada to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Grenada to San José is 416 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Grenada to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 755+ hotels available in San José.

Grenada to San José - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Grenada to San José by bus, car, or plane

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Bus via Liberia
best
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus Mga
3. Take the bus from Liberia to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus
8h 34m
$17–22
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus Regular
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal Pulmitan De Liberiabus Peñas Blancas
9h 59m
$13–16
Drive 415.6 km
1. Drive from Grenada to San Josécar 415.6 km
6h 32m
$56–81
Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MGA - SJO
2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus
5h 27m
$222–453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Limonalbus Mga
3. Take the bus from Limonal to Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribebus
9h 39m
$22–31
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus Regular
2. Take the bus from Rivas to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Mga
12h 53m
$26–37
Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane MGA - XQP
2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar
8h 15m
$254–720

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

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.5 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Grenada, Nicaragua and San José, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Central Autobusera Inteligente via Rivas, Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, and Liberia in around 8h 34m.

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