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How to get fromManagua to Nicoyaby bus, car, plane, or 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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  1. Bus via Liberia

    best
    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
    7h 8m
    $11–16

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes 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
    7h 12m
    $9–13

  3. Drive 291.1 km

    1. Drive from Managua to Nicoyacar car 291.1 km
    4h 30m
    $39–57

  4. 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
    8h 12m
    $501–943

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus Mga
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus bus 550 Nicoya / ...
    8h 22m
    $20–28

  6. Fly to Nosara Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane MGA - NOB
    2. Take the bus from Nosara to Nicoyabus bus
    9h 26m
    $366–538

  7. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MGA - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Nicoyashuttle bus
    6h 30m
    $505–722

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 296.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Nicoya via Rivas, Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 7h 8m.

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