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How to get fromTica Bus to San Joséby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tica Bus to San José by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus Chinandega
    7h 27m
    $37–38

  2. Bus via Terminal Managua - CCA

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Mga
    12h 20m
    $30–50

  3. Drive 419.6 km

    1. Drive from Tica Bus to San Josécar car 419.6 km
    6h 34m
    $57–82

  4. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MGA - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    5h 14m
    $225–454

  5. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane MGA - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    8h 2m
    $255–703

Tica Bus to San José by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Tica Bus, Nicaragua and San José, Costa Rica?

Nica Bus operates a bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBus once daily. Tickets cost $37–38 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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