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How to get fromSan José to San Juan del Surby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to San Juan del Sur by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan San José to La Cruzbus bus 505
    2. Drive from La Cruz to San Juan del Surcar car
    3h 56m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus San Jose
    8h 29m
    $13–15

  3. Drive 325.4 km

    1. Drive from San José to San Juan del Surcar car 325.4 km
    5h 1m
    $44–63

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    5h 45m
    $420–465

  5. Bus via Liberia

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus 1502
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus 521 Frontera Norte
    6h 21m
    $14–18

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Rivasbus bus Sjo
    9h 58m
    $25–35

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 325.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua?

You can take a shuttle from San José to San Juan del Sur via Peñas Blancas in around 5h 45m.

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