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How to get fromManagua to San Rafaelby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Limonalbus bus Mga
    3. Drive from Limonal to San Rafaelcar car
    7h 22m
    $25–36

  2. Bus via Peñas Blancas

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus Regular
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cruce San Ramónbus bus Mga
    8h 31m
    $20–28

  3. Drive 368.1 km

    1. Drive from Managua to San Rafaelcar car 368.1 km
    5h 48m
    $50–72

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MGA - SJO
    2. Take the bus from Alajuela to Buenos Airesbus bus
    4h 59m
    $243–475

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Cruce San Ramónbus bus Mga
    9h 45m
    $28–40

Managua to San Rafael by bus

Calendar59Weekly Buses
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 369.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and San Rafael, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Cruce San Ramón via Rivas, Rivas, and Peñas Blancas in around 8h 31m.

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