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

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Quepos is to bus via Peñas Blancas which costs $17 - $24 and takes 11h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Managua to Quepos is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $250 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Managua and Quepos?

No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Quepos. However, there are services departing from Managua Mercado Huembes and arriving at Quepos via Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia and Puntarenas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Managua to Quepos?

The distance between Managua and Quepos is 391 km. The road distance is 462.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Managua to Quepos without a car is to bus via Peñas Blancas which takes 11h 19m and costs $17 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Managua to Quepos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Managua to Quepos bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Managua to Quepos?

The best way to get from Managua to Quepos is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $250 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Peñas Blancas, which costs $17 - $24 and takes 11h 19m.

Where does the Managua to Quepos bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Managua to Quepos?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Quepos is 463 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Managua to Quepos.

Where can I stay near Quepos?

There are 431+ hotels available in Quepos.

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There are 5 ways to get from Managua to Quepos by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane MGA - XQP
5h 14m
$255–703
Bus via Peñas Blancas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes 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
4. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Queposbus
11h 19m
$17–24
Drive 462.7 km
1. Drive from Managua to Queposcar 462.7 km
7h 24m
$62–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Cuatro Cruces Miramarbus Mga
2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Queposbus Puntarenas
13h 5m
$32–44
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal TransNicabus Managua
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Hospital Queposbus 699 Puerto Jiménez / ...
13h 59m
$40–60

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

10Weekly Planes

2h 50mAverage Duration

$243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 391.5 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

World Ticket and SANSA fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Quepos via Rivas, Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, and Puntarenas in around 11h 19m.

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