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How to get fromPuntarenas to Managuaby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Puntarenas to Managua by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus via Rivas

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    1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus
    7h 4m
    $13–16

  2. Drive 346.4 km

    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Managuacar car 346.4 km
    5h 20m
    $47–68

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to San Jose Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJO - MGA
    6h 59m
    $406–627

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus Puntarenas
    2. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus San José – Managua / ...
    8h
    $26–34

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Cuatro Cruces Miramar to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Sjo
    11h 36m
    $27–37

Puntarenas to Managua by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Managua, 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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