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

The cheapest way to get from Nicaragua to Puntarenas is to bus which costs $12 - $17 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nicaragua to Puntarenas is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Nicaragua and Puntarenas?

No, there is no direct bus from Nicaragua to Puntarenas. However, there are services departing from Managua Mercado Huembes and arriving at Puntarenas via Rivas, Peñas Blancas and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Nicaragua to Puntarenas?

The distance between Nicaragua and Puntarenas is 349 km. The road distance is 347 km.

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

The best way to get from Nicaragua to Puntarenas without a car is to bus via Liberia which takes 7h 55m and costs $14 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Nicaragua to Puntarenas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nicaragua to Puntarenas bus from?

Nicaragua to Puntarenas bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua Mercado Huembes station.

Where does the Nicaragua to Puntarenas bus arrive?

Nicaragua to Puntarenas bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Rivas station.

Can I drive from Nicaragua to Puntarenas?

Yes, the driving distance between Nicaragua to Puntarenas is 347 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Nicaragua to Puntarenas.

Where can I stay near Puntarenas?

There are 123+ hotels available in Puntarenas.

Nicaragua to Puntarenas - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Nicaragua to Puntarenas by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus via Liberia
best
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus Mga
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus
7h 55m
$14–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus
7h 59m
$12–17
Drive 347 km
1. Drive from Managua to Puntarenascar 347 km
5h 24m
$47–68
Fly, shuttle
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MGA - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle
6h 7m
$398–627

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

13Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 349 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Puntarenas via Rivas, Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 7h 55m.

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