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How to get fromSan José to Puerto Cabezasby bus, plane, or car

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

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  1. Bus, fly

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    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 Bilwi Airport (PUZ)plane plane SJO - PUZ
    8h 29m
    $56–332

  2. Bus via Bonanza

    1. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Bonanzabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bonanza to Bilwibus bus
    21h 2m

  3. Drive 840.4 km

    1. Drive from San José to Puerto Cabezascar car 840.4 km
    12h 46m
    $113–163

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Puerto Cabezasbus bus Puerto Cabezas
    34h 21m
    $60

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Sjo
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Puerto Cabezasbus bus Puerto Cabezas
    38h 22m
    $56–68

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Bilwi Airport (PUZ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 549 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal TransNica to Bilwi via Managua, Bonanza, and Bonanza in around 21h 2m.

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