What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Nicaragua?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Nicaragua is to bus which costs $380 - $500 and takes 4 days 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Nicaragua?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Nicaragua is to Caltrain and fly which takes 10h 47m and costs $550 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Nicaragua?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Nicaragua. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Cerrajería Tenderí via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Plaza Inter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 15h.

How far is it from San Jose to Nicaragua?

The distance between San Jose and Nicaragua is 4654 km. The road distance is 5459.2 km.

How do I travel from San Jose to Nicaragua without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Nicaragua without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 15h and costs $380 - $500.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Nicaragua?

It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from San Jose to Nicaragua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Nicaragua bus from?

San Jose to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Bus or fly from San Jose to Nicaragua?

The best way to get from San Jose to Nicaragua is to bus which takes 4 days 15h and costs $380 - $500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $360 - $850 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the San Jose to Nicaragua bus arrive?

San Jose to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Nicaragua?

Nicaragua is 1h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 4:20 PM in San Jose and 5:20 PM in Nicaragua.

Can I drive from San Jose to Nicaragua?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Nicaragua is 5459 km. It takes approximately 2 days 17h to drive from San Jose to Nicaragua.

Where can I stay near Nicaragua?

There are 114+ hotels available in Nicaragua.

San Jose to Nicaragua - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, plane, bus, car

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Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SFO - MGA
10h 47m
$566–920
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SJC - MGA
12h 22m
$362–852
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
4d 15h
$383–500
Drive 5,459.2 km
1. Drive from San Jose to Managuacar 5,459.2 km
2d 17h
$674–973
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane OAK - MGA
11h 38m
$389–862

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

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9h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 4,654.4 km
Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Nicaragua?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Cerrajería Tenderí via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, and Plaza Inter in around 4d 15h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and Volaris El Salvador fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Managua Airport (MGA) 6 times a week.

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How to get fromSan Jose to Nicaraguaby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Nicaragua by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Bus

Drive 5,459.2 km

BART to Oakland International Airport, fly