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How to get fromManagua to Cartagoby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus via Torneca

    best
    1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus Chinandega
    8h 22m
    $40

  2. Bus via San Jose Airport (SJO)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabus bus Mga
    12h 59m
    $35–48

  3. Drive 440 km

    1. Drive from Managua to Cartagocar car 440 km
    6h 59m
    $59–86

  4. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MGA - SJO
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus bus
    5h 5m
    $234–439

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Managua to San Josébus bus San Salvador
    12h

  6. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane MGA - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Cartagocar car
    7h 48m
    $254–698

Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 443.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

Nica Bus operates a bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBus once daily. Tickets cost $37–38 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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