InternationalIndicativeUpdated Oct 29, 2026

Bus from Managua to San José (Costa Rica)

International · leaves from Terminal TransNica Managua. Operated by TransNica.

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Departure times

Every day

5:30 AM
7:00 AM
12:00 PM

Fare

US$37 – US$44

Duration

9 h 30 min

Distance

430 km approx.

Leaves from

Terminal TransNica Managua

Arrives at

San José (Costa Rica)

Operator

TransNica

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Stops along the way

Managua
Rivas
Peñas Blancas (frontera)
Liberia
San José (Costa Rica)

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Terminal TransNica Managua

De la Rotonda Metrocentro 300 m al norte, Managua

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Guides for this trip

Nicaragua → Costa Rica by bus: direct coach or the Peñas Blancas border

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