There are 6 ways to get from Managua to Alajuela by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MGA - SJO
3h 27m$230–600Bus via Peñas Blancas
cheapest- Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus
- Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañasbus Mga
- Take the bus from Terminal Municipal de Cañas to Antes Del Puente Villa Bonitabus
8h 59m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus Chinandega
7h 56m$37–38Drive 404.6 km
- Drive from Managua to Alajuelacar 404.6 km
6h 26m$55–79Bus via San Carlos
- Take the bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to San Carlosbus
- Take the bus from Los Chiles to Ciudad Quesadabus
- Take the bus from Costado Sur De La Terminal San Carlos to Parada Aeropuertobus 515
8h 11m$26–32Bus #2
- Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabus Mga
11h 15m$30–45
Managua to Alajuela by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Managua to Alajuela is to bus via Peñas Blancas which costs $21 - $30 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Managua to Alajuela is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $230 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Managua - CCA and arriving at Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Managua and Alajuela is 338 km. The road distance is 404.6 km.
The best way to get from Managua to Alajuela without a car is to bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $37 - $38.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Managua to Alajuela, including transfers.
Managua to Alajuela bus services, operated by Nica Bus, depart from Managua station.
The best way to get from Managua to Alajuela is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $230 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $37 - $38 and takes 7h 56m.
Managua to Alajuela bus services, operated by Nica Bus, arrive at Terminal NicaBus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Alajuela is 405 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Managua to Alajuela.
What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Alajuela, Costa Rica?
Copa Airlines, World Ticket, and SANSA fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily. Alternatively, Nica Bus operates a bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBus once daily. Tickets cost $37–38 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Managua Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- +505 2222 2276
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nica Bus
Bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $37–38
- Website
- Nica Bus
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