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How to get fromSan José to Granadaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Granada by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Liberia

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    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadabus bus Sjo
    7h 45m
    $19–27

  2. Drive 385.4 km

    1. Drive from San José to Granadacar car 385.4 km
    5h 51m
    $52–75

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJO - MGA
    5h 45m
    $271–502

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Granadabus bus Sjo
    9h 40m
    $29–45

San José to Granada by bus

Calendar47Weekly Buses
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Granada, Nicaragua?

You can take a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Granada via Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, and Peñas Blancas in around 7h 45m.

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