What is the cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Managua?

The cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Managua is to bus via Rivas which costs $10 - $14 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Managua?

The fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Managua is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $55 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Tamarindo and Managua?

No, there is no direct bus from Tamarindo to Managua. However, there are services departing from Tamarindo and arriving at Managua via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas and Rivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Tamarindo to Managua?

The distance between Tamarindo and Managua is 288 km. The road distance is 286.1 km.

How do I travel from Tamarindo to Managua without a car?

The best way to get from Tamarindo to Managua without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $254 - $257.

How long does it take to get from Tamarindo to Managua?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Tamarindo to Managua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamarindo to Managua bus from?

Tamarindo to Managua bus services, operated by Transportes La Pampa, depart from Tamarindo station.

Bus or fly from Tamarindo to Managua?

The best way to get from Tamarindo to Managua is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $55 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Rivas, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Tamarindo to Managua bus arrive?

Tamarindo to Managua bus services, operated by Transportes La Pampa, arrive at Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.

Can I drive from Tamarindo to Managua?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamarindo to Managua is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Tamarindo to Managua.

Where can I stay near Managua?

There are 115+ hotels available in Managua.

Tamarindo to Managua - 7 ways to travel via shuttle, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Tamarindo to Managua by shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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Shuttle, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Cruzshuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus Regular
5h 24m
$255–257
Bus via Rivas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus
3. Take the bus from Rivas to Managuabus
7h 34m
$10–13
Drive 286.1 km
1. Drive from Tamarindo to Managuacar 286.1 km
4h 39m
$39–56
Fly from Tamarindo Airport
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane TNO - MGA
4h 25m
$59–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus Liberia / ...
2. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus San José – Managua / ...
8h
$22–30
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 550
2. Take the bus from Parada Rotonda Liberia to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Sjo
11h 46m
$19–28
Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Alajuelashuttle
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SJO - MGA
6h 36m
$571–792

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.9 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

SANSA, Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Managua Airport (MGA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tamarindo to Managua via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Peñas Blancas, and Rivas in around 7h 34m.

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