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

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Puntarenas is to bus which costs $12 - $18 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Managua to Puntarenas is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $230 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Managua and Puntarenas?

No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Puntarenas. However, there are services departing from Managua and arriving at Puntarenas via Rivas, Peñas Blancas and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Managua to Puntarenas?

The distance between Managua and Puntarenas is 347 km. The road distance is 347 km.

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

The best way to get from Managua to Puntarenas without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $12 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Managua to Puntarenas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Managua to Puntarenas bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Managua to Puntarenas?

The best way to get from Managua to Puntarenas is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $12 - $18. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $230 - $700 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Managua to Puntarenas bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Managua to Puntarenas?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Puntarenas is 347 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Managua to Puntarenas.

Where can I stay near Puntarenas?

There are 117+ hotels available in Puntarenas.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Managua to Rivasbus
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus
7h 19m
$13–18
Drive 347 km
1. Drive from Managua to Puntarenascar 347 km
5h 24m
$47–68
Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane MGA - XQP
5h 17m
$239–683
Bus via Liberia
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 Puntarenasbus
7h 31m
$14–20
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Cuatro Cruces Miramarbus Mga
9h 45m
$27–37
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 Puntarenasbus Puntarenas / ...
10h 9m
$36–49
Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MGA - SJO
2. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Esparzabus
6h 4m
$242–610

Managua Airport (MGA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

10Weekly Planes

2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 346.9 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Managua to Puntarenas via Rivas, Peñas Blancas, and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, World Ticket and SANSA fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) once daily.

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