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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Nicaragua 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 Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus
    7h 6m
    $15–19

  2. Drive 417.6 km

    1. Drive from San José to Managuacar car 417.6 km
    6h 26m
    $56–81

  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
    4h 56m
    $221–462

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus bus San José
    9h
    $30–50

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Granadabus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Granada to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus Managua
    11h 28m
    $31–43

San José to Nicaragua by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and 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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