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

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Nicoya is to bus via Rivas which costs $11 - $16 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Managua to Nicoya is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Managua and Nicoya?

No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Nicoya. However, there are services departing from Managua and arriving at Nicoya via Rivas, Peñas Blancas and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Managua to Nicoya?

The distance between Managua and Nicoya is 296 km. The road distance is 291.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Managua to Nicoya without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $11 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Managua to Nicoya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Managua to Nicoya bus from?

Managua to Nicoya bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua station.

Bus or fly from Managua to Nicoya?

The best way to get from Managua to Nicoya is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $370 - $550 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Managua to Nicoya bus arrive?

Managua to Nicoya bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Rivas station.

Can I drive from Managua to Nicoya?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Nicoya is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Managua to Nicoya.

Where can I stay near Nicoya?

There are 53+ hotels available in Nicoya.

Managua to Nicoya - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Managua to Nicoya by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Managua to Rivasbus
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus Mga
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus 550
6h 45m
$12–17
Bus via Rivas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus Mga
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus 550
7h 1m
$11–16
Drive 291.1 km
1. Drive from Managua to Nicoyacar 291.1 km
4h 30m
$39–57
Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane MGA - TNO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nicoyashuttle
9h 12m
$473–895
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus Mga
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus 550
8h 14m
$20–28
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Liberiabus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus 550
9h 39m
$33–45
Fly to Nosara Airport
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane MGA - NOB
10h 13m
$371–545

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

20Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

$213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.6 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Managua to Nicoya via Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, World Ticket, SANSA, and Copa Airlines fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Nosara Airport (NOB) 3 times a day.

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