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

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Nosara is to bus via Rivas which costs $18 - $25 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Managua to Nosara is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Managua and Nosara?

No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Nosara. However, there are services departing from Managua Mercado Huembes and arriving at Nosara via Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia and Terminal Nicoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Managua to Nosara?

The distance between Managua and Nosara is 332 km. The road distance is 316.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Managua to Nosara without a car is to bus via Rivas which takes 8h 33m and costs $18 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Managua to Nosara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Managua to Nosara bus from?

Managua to Nosara bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua Mercado Huembes station.

Bus or fly from Managua to Nosara?

The best way to get from Managua to Nosara is to bus via Rivas which takes 8h 33m and costs $18 - $25. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Managua to Nosara bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Managua to Nosara?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Nosara is 316 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Managua to Nosara.

Where can I stay near Nosara?

There are 311+ hotels available in Nosara.

Managua to Nosara - 8 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Managua to Nosara by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus via Rivas
best
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
8h 33m
$18–25
Drive 316.5 km
1. Drive from Managua to Nosaracar 316.5 km
5h 21m
$43–62
Fly to Nosara Airport
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane MGA - NOB
7h 16m
$360–550
Bus
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
9h 46m
$27–37
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Liberiabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus
3. Take the bus from Nicoya to Nosarabus
10h 12m
$27–37
Bus #3
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
3. Take the bus from Nicoya to Nosarabus
10h 22m
$24–34
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 Nosarashuttle
8h 12m
$563–1,005
Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MGA - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Nosarashuttle
6h 46m
$798–1,165

Managua Airport (MGA) to Nosara Airport (NOB) flights

27Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

$215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331.7 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Nosara via Rivas, Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Nicoya, and Terminal Nicoya in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, SANSA, World Ticket, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Nosara Airport (NOB) 4 times a day.

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