What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Tica Bus?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Tica Bus is to Caltrain and fly which costs $180 - $750 and takes 11h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Tica Bus?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Tica Bus is to Caltrain and fly which takes 11h 14m and costs $180 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Tica Bus?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Tica Bus. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Managua via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 14h.

How far is it from San Jose to Tica Bus?

The distance between San Jose and Tica Bus is 4653 km. The road distance is 5453.8 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Tica Bus without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 14h and costs $380 - $500.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Tica Bus?

It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from San Jose to Tica Bus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Tica Bus bus from?

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

Bus or fly from San Jose to Tica Bus?

The best way to get from San Jose to Tica Bus is to bus which takes 4 days 14h and costs $380 - $500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $350 - $950 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the San Jose to Tica Bus bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Jose and Tica Bus?

Tica Bus is 2h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 9:02 AM in San Jose and 11:02 AM in Tica Bus.

Can I drive from San Jose to Tica Bus?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Tica Bus is 5454 km. It takes approximately 2 days 17h to drive from San Jose to Tica Bus.

Where can I stay near Tica Bus?

There are 123+ hotels available in Tica Bus.

San Jose to Tica Bus - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, plane, bus, car, and BART

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

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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
11h 14m
$187–721
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 14h
$387–494
Drive 5,453.8 km
1. Drive from San Jose to Tica Buscar 5,453.8 km
2d 17h
$653–943
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SJC - MGA
12h 27m
$354–904
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
13h 58m
$330–863

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

44Weekly Planes

9h 29mAverage Duration

$175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,652.8 km
Duration: 11h 14m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Tica Bus via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, and Managua in around 4d 14h. Alternatively, Delta, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and five other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Managua Airport (MGA) 3 times a day.

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

Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

Bus

Drive 5,453.8 km

Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

BART to Oakland International Airport, fly