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How to get fromManagua to Nicoyaby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Managua to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus bus 550
    6h 49m
    $13–15

  2. Drive  291.1 km

    1. Drive from Managua to Nicoyacar car 291.1 km
    4h 30m
    $47–68

  3. Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane MGA - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nicoyashuttle bus
    9h 35m
    $540–755

  4. Bus via Liberia

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus Mga
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus bus 550
    7h 1m
    $13–16

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Liberiabus bus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus bus 550
    9h 39m
    $35–45

  6. Fly to Nosara Airport

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane MGA - NOB
    9h 4m
    $284–495

Managua Airport (MGA) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Managua to Nicoya via Rivas, Peñas Blancas, and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, World Ticket, SANSA, and two other airlines fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Nosara Airport (NOB) 3 times a day.

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