What is the cheapest way to get from Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1)?

The cheapest way to get from Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1) is to fly and taxi which costs $120 - $550 and takes 9h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1)?

The fastest way to get from Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1) is to fly and taxi which takes 9h 55m and costs $120 - $550.

How far is it from Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1)?

The distance between Nicaragua and COSTA RICA (1) is 1388 km.

How do I travel from Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1) without a car?

The best way to get from Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1) without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7 days 9h and costs $840 - $890.

How long does it take to get from Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1)?

It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1), including transfers.

Where can I stay near COSTA RICA (1)?

There are 48+ hotels available in COSTA RICA (1).

Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1) - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1) by plane, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cartagena, bus
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Cartagena (CTG)plane MGA - CTG
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Coveñasbus
10h 47m
$470–703
Fly to Los Garzones Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane MGA - MTR
2. Take the taxi from Los Garzones Airport (MTR) to COSTA RICA (1)taxi
9h 55m
$121–523
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal TransNicabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal de Albrookbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Sabanitasbus
4. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Sincelejobus
7d 9h
$841–888
Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane MGA - BAQ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Chinúbus
13h 9m
$477–777
Fly to Corozal, taxi
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Corozal (CZU)plane MGA - CZU
2. Take the taxi from Corozal (CZU) to COSTA RICA (1)taxi
12h 21m
$161–678
Bus, drive, ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus
3. Drive from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to Puerto Lindocar
4. Take the ferry from Puerto Lindo to Cartagenaferry
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Coveñasbus
7d 12h
$850–900

Managua Airport (MGA) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

19Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1).

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Distance: 1,388.3 km
Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Nicaragua and COSTA RICA (1), Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Nicaragua to COSTA RICA (1). However, you can take the bus to Aeropuerto, walk to Managua Airport (MGA) airport, fly to Cartagena (CTG), take the taxi to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena, take the bus to Coveñas, then take the taxi to COSTA RICA (1). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Managua to COSTA RICA (1) via Terminal TransNica, Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal de Albrook, Sabanitas, Portobelo, Portobelo, Cartagena, Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena, and Sincelejo in around 7d 9h.

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