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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Managuaby bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Managua by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Rivas

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus
    6h 27m
    $9–12

  2. Drive 269.5 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Managuacar car 269.5 km
    4h 5m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rivas to Managuabus bus
    6h 57m
    $10–13

  4. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus San José – Managua / ...
    7h 23m
    $22–30

  5. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Parada Rotonda Liberia to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Sjo
    11h 9m
    $19–28

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 272.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Managua, Nicaragua?

You can take a bus from Santa Cruz to Managua Mercado Huembes via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 6h 27m.

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