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How to get fromManagua to Upalaby bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Managua to Upala by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to San Carlosbus bus Managua
    2. Drive from San Carlos to Upalacar car
    5h 22m
    $18–25

  2. Bus via Rivas

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus Regular
    2. Take the bus from La Cruz to Upalabus bus 514 La Cruz
    6h 40m
    $7–8

  3. Drive  238.4 km

    1. Drive from Managua to Upalacar car 238.4 km
    3h 34m
    $32–47

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Managua to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to La Cruzbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Cruz to Upalabus bus
    6h 24m
    $8–9

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to La Cruzbus bus Mga
    2. Take the bus from La Cruz to Upalabus bus 514 La Cruz
    8h
    $16–20

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 387.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Managua to Upala via Rivas, Peñas Blancas, and La Cruz in around 6h 24m.

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