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San Jose to Managua
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San Jose to Managua Trip Overview
Unless you want to save some time and pay a good amount of money to fly, taking a bus or shuttle is the most affordable and convenient way to travel from San Jose to Managua. There are two daily bus departures and the drive typically takes around six hours. The National Palace of Culture, Plaza of the Revolution, and Managua Cathedral are three destinations you will definitely want to visit. It’s recommended to visit between December and April when the weather is most perfect.
 | Distance | Distance 329 km (205.6 miles) | ||
 | Price range | Price range $29-$35 | ||
 | Ride Duration Range | Ride Duration Range 7h 45m-8h 50m | ||
 | Earliest Departure | Earliest Departure 10:30 | ||
 | Latest Departure | Latest Departure 12:00 | ||
 | Most Popular Operator | Most Popular Operator |
| Distance | Distance 329 km (205.6 miles) | ||
| Price range | Price range $29-$35 | ||
| Ride Duration Range | Ride Duration Range 7h 45m-8h 50m | ||
| Earliest Departure | Earliest Departure 10:30 | ||
| Latest Departure | Latest Departure 12:00 | ||
| Most Popular Operator | Most Popular Operator |
Unless you want to save some time and pay a good amount of money to fly, taking a bus or shuttle is the most affordable and convenient way to travel from San Jose to Managua. There are two daily bus departures and the drive typically takes around six hours. The National Palace of Culture, Plaza of the Revolution, and Managua Cathedral are three destinations you will definitely want to visit. It’s recommended to visit between December and April when the weather is most perfect.
About the ride from San Jose to Managua
San Jose to Managua Route Information
The distance between and is 206 miles, or approximately 329 kilometers.
The only way to get from San Jose to Managua is by Bus
The earliest departure leaves at 10:30 and has a duration of 7 hours 45 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 7 hours 45 minutes.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available: A/C, Reclining Seats, WC, Food , and TV .
San Jose to Managua by bus
- Starting Price: $29.33
- 1 departures a day, or 7 departures a week
- Review Rating: 4.3/5
There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Tourist, Standard and Business.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.
Companies Operating from San Jose to Managua
Average price
$29
Average time
7h 45m
Average price
$31
Average time
8h
Average price
$35
Average time
8h 50m
Popular stations and stops in San Jose and Managua
Departure stations in San Jose
Peaje Alajuela
Terminal central CR
Real Cariari
Puente Villa Bonita
Puente Coyol
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Arrival stations in Managua
Central Line Managua
Transportes Nica Expreso
Transporte del Sol Nicaragua
Managua - Any hotel
Managua - Hotel List
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