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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Nicaraguaby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Nicaragua by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Liberia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Liberiabus bus
    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 3m
    $14–17

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 17m
    $9–12

  3. Drive 269.5 km

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

  4. Bus #2

    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 Granadabus bus Sjo
    3. Take the bus from Granada to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus
    10h 28m
    $18–25

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 274.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Santa Cruz to Managua Mercado Huembes via Liberia, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, Rivas, and Rivas in around 6h 3m.

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