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How to get fromManagua to La Fortunaby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Managua to La Fortuna by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to San Carlosbus bus Managua
    2. Drive from San Carlos to La Fortunacar car
    5h 25m
    $21–29

  2. Drive 316.8 km

    1. Drive from Managua to La Fortunacar car 316.8 km
    4h 55m
    $43–62

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MGA - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    5h 17m
    $481–708

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus Regular
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus Private
    5h 29m
    $417

  5. Bus, shuttle via Cañas

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañasbus bus Mga
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cañas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    6h 51m
    $252–256

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: 407.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Managua to La Fortuna. However, you can take the line 169 bus to Mercado Mayoreo, take the bus to San Carlos, then drive to La Fortuna. Alternatively, you can drive from Managua to La Fortuna in around 4h 55m.

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