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How to get fromManagua to Tilaránby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Managua to Tilarán by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Managua to Rivasbus bus San Juan del Sur
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañasbus bus Mga
    6h 45m
    $14–21

  2. Bus via Rivas

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus Regular
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañasbus bus Mga
    7h
    $13–20

  3. Drive 283 km

    1. Drive from Managua to Tilaráncar car 283 km
    4h 18m
    $38–55

  4. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MGA - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Tilaránshuttle bus
    6h 37m
    $670–899

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Cañasbus bus Mga
    8h 14m
    $21–32

  6. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Liberiabus bus San José – Managua / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus bus 524
    8h 26m
    $23–35

Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Managua to Tilarán via Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Cañas, and Cañas in around 6h 45m.

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