There are 5 ways to get from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Masaya by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Peñas Blancas
best- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus 521 Frontera Norte
- Take the bus from Rivas to Masayabus
5h 20m$6–7Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Liberia-LIR to Masaya198.4 km
2h 56mDrive 198.4 km
- Drive from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Masayacar 198.4 km
2h 56m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Liberia to Masaya - Gasolinera Unobus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José
8h 37m$17–24Bus #2
- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to La Cruzbus 521 Frontera Norte
- Take the bus from La Cruz to Gasolinera Uno Masayabus Sjo
9h 54m$13–19
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Masaya is to bus via Peñas Blancas which costs $6 - $8 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Masaya is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Masaya. However, there are services departing from Llano Grande and arriving at Masaya via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas and Rivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Liberia Airport (LIR) and Masaya is 204 km. The road distance is 198.4 km.
The best way to get from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Masaya without a car is to bus via Peñas Blancas which takes 5h 20m and costs $6 - $8.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Masaya, including transfers.
Liberia Airport (LIR) to Masaya bus services, operated by Grupo Tranbasa, depart from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.
Liberia Airport (LIR) to Masaya bus services, operated by Grupo Tranbasa, arrive at Peñas Blancas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liberia Airport (LIR) to Masaya is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Masaya.
There are 147+ hotels available in Masaya.
What companies run services between Liberia Airport (LIR), Costa Rica and Masaya, Nicaragua?
You can take a bus from Llano Grande to Masaya via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +506 2666 0517
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grupo Tranbasa
Bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Grupo Tranbasa
Bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to La Cruz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Grupo Tranbasa
Bus from Rivas to Masaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Phone
- +52 962 625 2435
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tica Bus
Bus from Liberia to Masaya - Gasolinera Uno
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- Tica Bus
Bus from La Cruz to Gasolinera Uno Masaya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Liberia-LIR to Masaya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Liberia Airport (LIR) and Masaya. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



