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How to get fromSan José to El Ostionalby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to El Ostional by bus or car

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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 El Ostionalcar car
    4h 19m

  2. Bus, drive via Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe to La Cruzbus bus 505 San José
    2. Drive from La Cruz to El Ostionalcar car
    6h 56m
    $19–23

  3. Drive 315.1 km

    1. Drive from San José to El Ostionalcar car 315.1 km
    5h 24m
    $43–61

  4. Bus, drive via Terminal Atlántico Norte

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Cruzbus bus Sjo
    2. Drive from La Cruz to El Ostionalcar car
    5h 38m
    $27–39

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  • Distance: 315.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to El Ostional. However, you can take the bus to La Cruz then drive to El Ostional. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to El Ostional in around 5h 24m.

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