Flight to San José
Managua → San José · about ~45m in the air
Train to Alajuela
San José → Alajuela · about ~20m
Managua → Alajuela
Nicaragua to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from Managua?
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About the trip from Managua to Alajuela
Managua (Nicaragua) and Alajuela (Costa Rica) are 324 km (201 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via San José: ~4h 5m door to door with 1 change. Without flying, it takes ~12h 5m by bus and train, via Chinandega and San José. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Managua to San José: ~45m in the air, 340 km
- Train from San José to Alajuela: ~20m, 17 km
Every route we know
- Flight + Train, via San José: ~4h 5m, 1 change
- Bus + Train, via Chinandega and San José: ~12h 5m, 2 changes
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 prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.