~3h 50mTotal estimate
~€36–122Rough fare per person
Bus to Managua
Masaya → Managua · about 35m · ~€1–2
Flight to San José
Managua → San José · about ~45m in the air · ~€35–120
Masaya → San José
Nicaragua to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from Masaya?
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About the trip from Masaya to San José
Masaya (Nicaragua) and San José (Costa Rica) are 316 km (196 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus and flight, via Managua: ~3h 50m door to door with 1 change, for ~€36–122 per person. Without flying, it takes ~12h 20m by bus, via Managua and Chinandega. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Bus from Masaya to Managua: about 35m, 24 km, ~€1–2
- Flight from Managua to San José: ~45m in the air, 340 km, ~€35–120
Every route we know
- Bus + Flight, via Managua: ~3h 50m, 1 change, ~€36–122
- Bus, via Managua and Chinandega: ~12h 20m, 2 changes, ~€48–107
Questions
How long does it take to get from Masaya to San José?
~3h 50m door to door by bus and flight, via Managua, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Masaya to San José?
~€36–122 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 Masaya to San José without flying?
Yes: by bus, via Managua and Chinandega, in ~12h 20m, for ~€48–107.
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.