Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan José to Jinotepeby bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Jinotepe

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from San José to Jinotepe by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus via Liberia

    best
    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 Jinotepebus bus
    7h 30m
    $16–19

  2. Drive 382.9 km

    1. Drive from San José to Jinotepecar car 382.9 km
    5h 48m
    $52–75

  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
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Jinotepebus bus
    6h 57m
    $223–464

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus San José – Managua / ...
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Jinotepebus bus Managua
    11h 7m
    $35–45

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Granadabus bus Sjo
    11h 20m
    $31–43

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Jinotepe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 385.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Jinotepe via Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, and Rivas in around 7h 30m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, and Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.