Managua to San Jose

Managua to San Jose

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Managua to San Jose Schedule

Managua to San Jose Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Spirit Air Economy 02:39 - 12:31NIO 10,714
Central Line Standard AC 04:30 - 12:30NIO 1,130
Nica Expreso Tourist AC 07:50 - 15:35NIO 1,123
Sansa Airlines Economy #RZ106109:00 - 10:15NIO 9,411
Transporte del Sol Business Class 13:00 - 21:50NIO 1,290
Copa Airlines Economy #CM83915:49 - 16:48NIO 9,785
Avianca Economy 16:50 - 23:15NIO 6,701
Avianca Economy 18:05 - 23:05NIO 6,701

Transportation from Managua to San Jose

Facts about the transport from Managua to San Jose

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport58m
Earliest Departure4:30 AM
Latest Departure7:05 PM
Departures per day7
Distance400 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvianca, Central Line, Copa Airlines, Nica Expreso, Sansa Airlines

How to get from Managua to San Jose

Travelling between Managua and San Jose is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 273.59 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 30.50.

How long does it take to get from Managua to San Jose?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 8 hours to travel between Managua and San Jose depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Managua and San Jose. Flight will bring you to your destination in 58m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h to reach San Jose.

How much does it cost to get from Managua to San Jose?

Travelling between Managua and San Jose can be as cheap as USD 30.50 if you opt for a Nica Expreso bus and as expensive as USD 273.59 if you buy a Copa Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Managua and San Jose ?

  • 5 from Managua to San Jose starting from 05:30 Managua Airport until 19:05 Managua Airport
  • 2 from Managua to San Jose starting from 04:30 Central Line Managua until 07:50 Nica Expreso Managua

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Managua to San Jose.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Managua to San Jose, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 188.73.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Managua and San Jose

Avianca, Copa Airlines, Sansa Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Managua to San Jose overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Managua and San Jose

Central Line, Nica Expreso

What is the most popular transport to get from Managua to San Jose?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 98% opted for a bus
  • 2% decided to fly