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How to get fromSan José to Ometepe Islandby bus, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Ometepe Island by bus, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Rivasbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the ferry from San Jorge to San Jose del Surferry ferry San Jorge
    11h 40m
    $26–36

  2. Shuttle, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the ferry from San Jorge to San Jose del Surferry ferry San Jorge
    8h 55m
    $388

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  • Distance: 351.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Ometepe Island. However, you can take the bus to Rivas, walk to Rivas, take the bus to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, then take the ferry to San Jose del Sur. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from San José to San Jose del Sur via Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, San Jorge, and San Jorge in around 8h 55m.

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