What is the cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to Managua?

The cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to Managua is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 12h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa Grande to Managua?

The fastest way to get from Playa Grande to Managua is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $65 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Playa Grande and Managua?

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.

How far is it from Playa Grande to Managua?

The distance between Playa Grande and Managua is 286 km. The road distance is 280.9 km.

How do I travel from Playa Grande to Managua without a car?

The best way to get from Playa Grande to Managua without a car is to bus via Rivas which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Playa Grande to Managua?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Playa Grande to Managua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Playa Grande to Managua bus from?

Playa Grande to Managua bus services, operated by Autobuses de Artola (Flor de Polanco), depart from Colón station.

Bus or fly from Playa Grande to Managua?

The best way to get from Playa Grande to Managua is to bus via Rivas which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $360 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Playa Grande to Managua bus arrive?

Playa Grande to Managua bus services, operated by Autobuses de Artola (Flor de Polanco), arrive at Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.

Can I drive from Playa Grande to Managua?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Grande to Managua is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Playa Grande to Managua.

Where can I stay near Managua?

There are 114+ hotels available in Managua.

Playa Grande to Managua - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Playa Grande to Managua by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus via Rivas
best
1. Take the bus from Colón to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus
3. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus
6h 30m
$74–88
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Terminal de Buses Santa Cruzbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Parada Rotonda Liberia to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Sjo
12h 43m
$23–34
Drive 280.9 km
1. Drive from Playa Grande to Managuacar 280.9 km
4h 41m
$38–55
Fly from Tamarindo Airport
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane TNO - MGA
4h 38m
$69–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Santa Cruzbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus
8h 14m
$24–34
Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Alajuelashuttle
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SJO - MGA
7h 19m
$638–862

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

27Weekly Planes

6h 12mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.8 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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) 4 times a day.

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