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How to get fromSan José to Guasacateby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Guasacate by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to La Cruzbus bus
    3. Drive from La Cruz to Guasacatecar car
    5h 9m
    $25–35

  2. Bus, shuttle via Peñas Blancas

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus San Jose
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rivas to Salinasshuttle bus
    10h 44m
    $14–16

  3. Drive 364.6 km

    1. Drive from San José to Guasacatecar car 364.6 km
    5h 38m
    $49–71

  4. Bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Rivas to Guasacatetaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $54–72

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Rivasbus bus Sjo
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rivas to Salinasshuttle bus
    12h 13m
    $26–36

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 366.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Guasacate. However, you can take the bus to Liberia, walk to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, take the bus to La Cruz, then drive to Guasacate. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to Guasacate in around 5h 38m.

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