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How to get fromSan Juan del Sur to Playa Santanaby shuttle, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Juan del Sur to Playa Santana by shuttle, plane, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Managua Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Managua Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane MGA - SDQ
    9h 54m
    $625–959

  2. Shuttle, bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane LIR - SDQ
    12h 1m
    $335–1,167

  3. Shuttle, shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane FON - SDQ
    12h 17m
    $873–1,547

  4. Shuttle, shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane TNO - SDQ
    11h 19m
    $651–1,274

  5. Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane SJO - SDQ
    10h 49m
    $993–1,313

  6. Shuttle, shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane NOB - SDQ
    12h 24m
    $935–1,525

  7. Shuttle to Managua Airport, fly to Punta Cana International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Managua Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane MGA - PUJ
    3. Take the bus from Punta Cana Airport to Sitrabapu Terminal La Romanabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Casa de Campo to Juan Dolio - Metro Country Clubbus bus
    13h 1m
    $588–1,065

Managua Airport (MGA) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,062.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua and Playa Santana, Dominican Republic?

There is no direct connection from San Juan del Sur to Playa Santana. However, you can take the shuttle to Managua Airport, walk to Managua Airport (MGA) airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), then take the taxi to Playa Santana. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Peñas Blancas, walk to Peñas Blancas, take the shuttle to La Fortuna, take the taxi to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), then take the taxi to Playa Santana.

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