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How to get fromManagua to Playa Tamarindoby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Managua to Playa Tamarindo by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Managua to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus Mga
    3. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tamarindobus bus
    6h 54m
    $17–22

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Managua 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 Tamarindobus bus 550
    7h 29m
    $12–17

  3. Drive 285.6 km

    1. Drive from Managua to Playa Tamarindocar car 285.6 km
    4h 39m
    $39–56

  4. Fly to Tamarindo Airport

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane MGA - TNO
    7h
    $381–564

  5. Bus via Rivas

    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 Liberia to Terminal Tamarindobus bus
    7h 9m
    $16–21

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Liberiabus bus San José – Managua / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus Private
    8h 3m
    $140–146

  7. Bus #3

    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 Tamarindobus bus 550
    8h 58m
    $20–28

  8. Fly to Nosara Airport

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane MGA - NOB
    8h 47m
    $675–845

  9. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane MGA - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    8h 16m
    $473–680

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

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

Map of how to get from Managua to Playa Tamarindo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 298.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Playa Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Managua to Playa Tamarindo via Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, Liberia, and Terminal Tamarindo in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, SANSA and World Ticket fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) once daily.

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