What is the cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Bluefields?

The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Bluefields is to bus which costs $390 - $550 and takes 5 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to Bluefields?

The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Bluefields is to fly and bus which takes 17h 59m and costs $550 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and Bluefields?

No, there is no direct bus from San Carlos station to Bluefields. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Bluefields via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 2h.

How far is it from San Carlos to Bluefields?

The distance between San Carlos and Bluefields is 4795 km. The road distance is 5847.4 km.

How do I travel from San Carlos to Bluefields without a car?

The best way to get from San Carlos to Bluefields without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 2h and costs $390 - $550.

How long does it take to get from San Carlos to Bluefields?

It takes approximately 19h 3m to get from San Carlos to Bluefields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Carlos to Bluefields bus from?

San Carlos to Bluefields bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Bus or fly from San Carlos to Bluefields?

The best way to get from San Carlos to Bluefields is to fly which takes 19h 3m and costs $310 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $550 and takes 5 days 2h.

Where does the San Carlos to Bluefields bus arrive?

San Carlos to Bluefields bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between San Carlos and Bluefields?

Bluefields is 1h ahead of San Carlos. It is currently 3:50 AM in San Carlos and 4:50 AM in Bluefields.

Can I drive from San Carlos to Bluefields?

Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Bluefields is 5847 km. It takes approximately 3 days 0h to drive from San Carlos to Bluefields.

Where can I stay near Bluefields?

There are four+ hotels available in Bluefields.

San Carlos to Bluefields - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Carlos to Bluefields by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

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Fly to Bluefields Airport
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bluefields Airport (BEF)plane SFO - BEF
19h 3m
$314–1,017
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
3. Take the bus from Managua to Bluefieldsbus
5d 2h
$396–519
Drive 5,847.4 km
1. Drive from San Carlos to Bluefieldscar 5,847.4 km
3d
$721–1,042
Fly to Managua Airport, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SFO - MGA
2. Take the bus from Mercado Mayoreo to Terminal Regional de Busesbus
17h 59m
$574–927
Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane SFO - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Los Chilesshuttle
4. Take the bus from San Carlos to Nueva Guineabus
5. Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to Bluefieldsbus
19h 36m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bluefields Airport (BEF) flights

10Weekly Planes

24h 20mAverage Duration

$307Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,794.7 km
Duration: 19h 3m

What companies run services between San Carlos, CA, USA and Bluefields, Nicaragua?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Skyway fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bluefields Airport (BEF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound to Bluefields via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, and Managua in around 5d 2h.

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How to get fromSan Carlos to Bluefieldsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from San Carlos to Bluefields by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

Fly to Bluefields Airport

Bus

Drive 5,847.4 km

Fly to Managua Airport, bus

Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle, bus