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How to get fromSan José to Tica Busby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Tica Bus 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
    7h 35m
    $17–20

  2. Drive 419.6 km

    1. Drive from San José to Tica Buscar car 419.6 km
    6h 28m
    $57–82

  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
    6h 10m
    $221–462

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus San José
    8h 12m
    $37–38

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Sjo
    12h 20m
    $30–50

San José to Tica Bus by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Tica Bus via Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, San Jorge, and Managua in around 7h 35m.

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