What is the cheapest way to get from Nicaragua to Limón?

The cheapest way to get from Nicaragua to Limón is to bus which costs $40 - $55 and takes 14h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nicaragua to Limón?

The fastest way to get from Nicaragua to Limón is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $230 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Nicaragua and Limón?

No, there is no direct bus from Nicaragua to Limón. However, there are services departing from Cerrajería Tenderí and arriving at Parada Antes Del Macdonalds via Managua, Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José and Terminal Guápiles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Nicaragua to Limón?

The distance between Nicaragua and Limón is 435 km. The road distance is 519.8 km.

How do I travel from Nicaragua to Limón without a car?

The best way to get from Nicaragua to Limón without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 9h 44m and costs $965 - $969.

How long does it take to get from Nicaragua to Limón?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Nicaragua to Limón, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nicaragua to Limón bus from?

Nicaragua to Limón bus services, operated by Nica Bus, depart from Managua station.

Bus or fly from Nicaragua to Limón?

The best way to get from Nicaragua to Limón is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $230 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Cerrajería Tenderí, which costs $49 - $50 and takes 13h 32m.

Where does the Nicaragua to Limón bus arrive?

Nicaragua to Limón bus services, operated by Nica Bus, arrive at Terminal NicaBus station.

Can I drive from Nicaragua to Limón?

Yes, the driving distance between Nicaragua to Limón is 520 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Nicaragua to Limón.

Where can I stay near Limón?

There are 37+ hotels available in Limón.

Nicaragua to Limón - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, shuttle, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nicaragua to Limón by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane MGA - LIO
5h 46m
$230–700
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Mga
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus San José – Manzanillo
17h 45m
$42–59
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañasbus Mga
3. Take a shuttle bus from Cañas to Monteverdeshuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Limónshuttle
9h 44m
$965–969
Drive 519.8 km
1. Drive from Managua to Limóncar 519.8 km
7h 43m
$70–101
Bus via Cerrajería Tenderí
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Inicialbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus
13h 32m
$49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal TransNicabus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Parada Inicialbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Parada Antes Del Macdonaldsbus
14h 13m
$44–51

Nicaragua to Limón by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

14h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 434.8 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Nicaragua and Limón, Costa Rica?

World Ticket and SANSA fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Limón International Airport (LIO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cerrajería Tenderí to Parada Antes Del Macdonalds via Plaza Inter, Managua, Terminal NicaBus, Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, and Terminal Guápiles in around 13h 32m.

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