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How to get fromSanjose to Managuaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sanjose to Managua by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sanjose to Nandaimetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nandaime to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José
    1h 33m
    $11–15

  2. Taxi, bus via Jinotepe

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Sanjose to Jinotepetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jinotepe to Managuabus bus Managua
    1h 36m
    $5–6

  3. Drive  63.9 km

    1. Drive from Sanjose to Managuacar car 63.9 km
    1h 19m
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sanjose to Managuataxi taxi 63.9 km
    1h 19m
    $70–85

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  • Distance: 77.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Sanjose, Nicaragua and Managua, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Sanjose to Managua. However, you can take the taxi to Nandaime then take the bus to Terminal Tica Bus Managua. Alternatively, you can drive from Sanjose to Managua in around 1h 19m.

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