Flight to San José
Managua → San José · about ~45m in the air
Managua → San José
Nicaragua to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from Managua?
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About the trip from Managua to San José
Managua (Nicaragua) and San José (Costa Rica) are 340 km (211 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: ~2h 15m door to door. Without flying, it takes ~11h 30m by bus, via Chinandega. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
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- Flight from Managua to San José: ~45m in the air, 340 km
Every route we know
- Flight, direct: ~2h 15m, no changes
- Bus, via Chinandega: ~11h 30m, 1 change
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.