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There are 7 ways to get from Managua to Playas del Coco by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA

    best
    1. Take the bus from Managua to Rivasbus bus San Juan del Sur
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus Mga
    5h 43m
    $11–25

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Managua to Rivasbus bus San Juan del Sur
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 521 Liberia
    5h 55m
    $9–22

  3. Drive  247.7 km

    1. Drive from Managua to Playas del Cococar car 247.7 km
    3h 49m
    $40–58

  4. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane MGA - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Tamarindo to Playas del Cocoshuttle bus
    10h 6m

  5. Bus via Rivas

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus Regular
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus Mga
    5h 58m
    $9–23

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus Mga
    7h 12m
    $18–35

  7. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Liberiabus bus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José / ...
    8h 45m
    $31–52

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Playas del Coco, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Managua to Playas del Coco via Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, Plaza Santa Rosa, and Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Coco in around 5h 43m.

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