There are 6 ways to get from Playa Grande to Managua by bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus via Colón
best- Take the bus from Colón to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus
- Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus
6h 30m$74–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 550
- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus
- Take the bus from Rivas to Managuabus
7h 40m$36–45Drive 280.9 km
- Drive from Playa Grande to Managuacar 280.9 km
4h 41m$38–55Fly
- Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane TNO - MGA
4h 22m$69–372Bus #2
- Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 550
- Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José / ...
10h 45m$48–62Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La CruzPrivate
- Take the bus from La Cruz to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Sjo
10h 45m$329–338
Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to Managua is to bus which costs $35 - $45 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Playa Grande to Managua is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $65 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Playa Grande to Managua. However, there are services departing from Colón and arriving at Managua Mercado Huembes via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas and Rivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Playa Grande and Managua is 286 km. The road distance is 280.9 km.
The best way to get from Playa Grande to Managua without a car is to bus via Colón which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Playa Grande to Managua, including transfers.
Playa Grande to Managua bus services, operated by Autobuses de Artola (Flor de Polanco), depart from Colón station.
The best way to get from Playa Grande to Managua is to bus via Colón which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $380 and takes 4h 22m.
Playa Grande to Managua bus services, operated by Autobuses de Artola (Flor de Polanco), arrive at Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Playa Grande to Managua is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Playa Grande to Managua.
What companies run services between Playa Grande, Costa Rica and Managua, Nicaragua?
You can take a vehicle from Playa Grande to Managua Mercado Huembes via Colón, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, SANSA, Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Managua Airport (MGA) 3 times a day.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Tamarindo Airport to Managua Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Tamarindo Airport to Managua Airport via San Jose, Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Phone
- +506 2697 0584
- [email protected]
Bus from Colón to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
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