What is the cheapest way to get from Limón to Managua?

The cheapest way to get from Limón to Managua is to bus via La Cruz which costs $35 - $50 and takes 12h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limón to Managua?

The fastest way to get from Limón to Managua is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $50 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Limón and Managua?

No, there is no direct bus from Limón to Managua. However, there are services departing from Limón and arriving at Managua via Terminal NicaBus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Limón to Managua?

The distance between Limón and Managua is 429 km. The road distance is 519.1 km.

How do I travel from Limón to Managua without a car?

The best way to get from Limón to Managua without a car is to bus which takes 12h 19m and costs $45 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Limón to Managua?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Limón to Managua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limón to Managua bus from?

Limón to Managua bus services, operated by Grupo Caribeños, depart from Limón station.

Bus or fly from Limón to Managua?

The best way to get from Limón to Managua is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $50 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $50 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Limón to Managua bus arrive?

Limón to Managua bus services, operated by Grupo Caribeños, arrive at Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Can I drive from Limón to Managua?

Yes, the driving distance between Limón to Managua is 519 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Limón to Managua.

Where can I stay near Managua?

There are 115+ hotels available in Managua.

Limón to Managua - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Limón to Managua by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane LIO - MGA
4h 9m
$50–340
Bus via La Cruz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parada Del Mayoreo to Terminal Guápilesbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Cruzbus Sjo
4. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus
12h 28m
$36–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Limón to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 703 Limon
2. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus San José
12h 19m
$45–49
Drive 519.1 km
1. Drive from Limón to Managuacar 519.1 km
8h 7m
$70–101
Bus via Managua
1. Take the bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 703-A
2. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus San José
13h 18m
$47–73
Bus via Terminal Managua - CCA
1. Take the bus from Limón to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 703 Limon
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Sjo
16h 10m
$38–61

Limón to Managua by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

12h 19mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 428.8 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Limón, Costa Rica and Managua, Nicaragua?

SANSA, Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limón to Managua via Terminal Atlántico Norte and Terminal NicaBus in around 12h 19m.

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