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

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Matagalpa 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 San Jorge to Managuabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus bus
    9h 45m
    $19–25

  2. Drive 521.6 km

    1. Drive from San José to Matagalpacar car 521.6 km
    8h 3m
    $70–101

  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 Matagalpabus bus
    6h 39m
    $223–467

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus bus Managua
    10h 38m
    $39–42

  5. Bus #2

    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 Matagalpabus bus Managua
    12h 30m
    $35–48

  6. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Matagalpabus bus Managua
    14h 30m
    $35–50

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Matagalpa via Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, San Jorge, and Managua in around 9h 45m.

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