~5h 45mTotal estimate
~€37–126Rough fare per person
Bus to Managua
Chinandega → Managua · about 2h 30m · ~€2–6
Flight to San José
Managua → San José · about ~45m in the air · ~€35–120
Chinandega → San José
Nicaragua to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from Chinandega?
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About the trip from Chinandega to San José
Chinandega (Nicaragua) and San José (Costa Rica) are 447 km (278 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus and flight, via Managua: ~5h 45m door to door with 1 change, for ~€37–126 per person. Without flying, it takes ~8h 45m by bus, direct. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Bus from Chinandega to Managua: about 2h 30m, 110 km, ~€2–6
- Flight from Managua to San José: ~45m in the air, 340 km, ~€35–120
Every route we know
- Bus + Flight, via Managua: ~5h 45m, 1 change, ~€37–126
- Bus, direct: ~8h 45m, no changes, ~€45–100
Questions
How long does it take to get from Chinandega to San José?
~5h 45m door to door by bus and flight, via Managua, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Chinandega to San José?
~€37–126 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Chinandega to San José without flying?
Yes: by bus, direct, in ~8h 45m, for ~€45–100.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.