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

The cheapest way to get from Puntarenas to Nicaragua is to bus via Liberia which costs $12 - $17 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Puntarenas to Nicaragua is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Puntarenas and Nicaragua?

No, there is no direct bus from Puntarenas to Nicaragua. However, there are services departing from Puntarenas and arriving at Managua Mercado Huembes via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas and Rivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Puntarenas to Nicaragua?

The distance between Puntarenas and Nicaragua is 347 km. The road distance is 346.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Puntarenas to Nicaragua without a car is to bus via Liberia which takes 7h 4m and costs $12 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Puntarenas to Nicaragua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puntarenas to Nicaragua bus from?

Puntarenas to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Reina del Campo, depart from Puntarenas station.

Where does the Puntarenas to Nicaragua bus arrive?

Puntarenas to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Reina del Campo, arrive at Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.

Can I drive from Puntarenas to Nicaragua?

Yes, the driving distance between Puntarenas to Nicaragua is 346 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Puntarenas to Nicaragua.

Where can I stay near Nicaragua?

There are 114+ hotels available in Nicaragua.

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

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

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Bus via Liberia
best
1. Take the bus from Puntarenas 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
7h 4m
$13–16
Drive 346.4 km
1. Drive from Puntarenas to Managuacar 346.4 km
5h 20m
$47–68
Shuttle, bus, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to San Joséshuttle
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SJO - MGA
6h 30m
$293–534
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuatro Cruces Miramar to Granadabus Sjo
2. Take the bus from Granada to Managua Mercado Huembesbus Managua
11h 4m
$25–39

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

13Weekly Planes

1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 347.5 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Puntarenas to Managua Mercado Huembes via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 7h 4m.

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