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How to get fromHeredia to Nicaraguaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Heredia to Nicaragua by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJO - MGA
    4h 5m
    $230–550
  2. Bus via Liberia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus
    8h 28m
    $16–20
  3. Drive  413.3 km

    1. Drive from Heredia to Managuacar car 413.3 km
    6h 30m
    $67–96
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus bus San José
    10h 31m
    $32–40
  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Sjo
    13h 37m
    $30–50

Heredia to Nicaragua by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

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

Copa Airlines, World Ticket, and SANSA fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Pirro to Managua Mercado Huembes via Terminal San Carlos, Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, Terminal Pulmitan Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 8h 28m.

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