What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Managua?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Managua is to bus via Liberia which costs $15 - $19 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Managua?

The fastest way to get from San José to Managua is to bus and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $220 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between San José and Managua?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Atlántico Norte and arriving at Terminal Managua - CCA. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from San José to Managua?

The distance between San José and Managua is 420 km. The road distance is 417.6 km.

How do I travel from San José to Managua without a car?

The best way to get from San José to Managua without a car is to bus via Liberia which takes 7h 6m and costs $15 - $19.

How long does it take to get from San José to Managua?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from San José to Managua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San José to Managua bus from?

San José to Managua bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Where does the San José to Managua bus arrive?

San José to Managua bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Managua - CCA station.

Can I drive from San José to Managua?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Managua is 418 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from San José to Managua.

How do I get a bus ticket from San José to Managua?

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Where can I stay near Managua?

There are 114+ hotels available in Managua.

San José to Managua - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus via Liberia
best
1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to 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 6m
$16–19
Drive 417.6 km
1. Drive from San José to Managuacar 417.6 km
6h 26m
$56–81
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SJO - MGA
5h 21m
$221–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Sjo
12h
$30–50

San José to Managua by bus

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Distance: 420.1 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Managua Mercado Huembes via Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 7h 6m.

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