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How to get fromLiberia to Ometepe Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Liberia to Ometepe Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Peñas Blancas

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus 521 Frontera Norte
    2. Take the ferry from San Jorge to San Jose del Surferry ferry San Jorge
    5h 25m
    $6–7

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Parada Rotonda Liberia to Rivasbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the ferry from San Jorge to San Jose del Surferry ferry San Jorge
    8h 10m
    $10–14

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  • Distance: 136.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Liberia, Costa Rica and Ometepe Island, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Liberia to Ometepe Island. However, you can take the bus to Peñas Blancas, take the bus to Rivas, take the bus to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, then take the ferry to San Jose del Sur. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parada Rotonda Liberia to San Jose del Sur via Rivas, Rivas, San Jorge, and San Jorge in around 8h 10m.

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