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There are 4 ways to get from León to Costa Rica by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from León Agencia Nicabus to Terminal NicaBusbus bus Chinandega
    9h 45m
    $40–45

  2. Drive 494 km

    1. Drive from León to San Josécar car 494 km
    7h 30m
    $67–96

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from León to Managua Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MGA - SJO
    5h 56m
    $370–611

  4. Bus via Managua

    1. Take the bus from León to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus Managua – San Pedro Sula / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Mga
    15h 9m
    $41–64

León to Costa Rica by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

Nica Bus operates a bus from León Agencia Nicabus to Terminal NicaBus once daily. Tickets cost $40–45 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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