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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Bluefields

Composite routes from San Jose to Bluefields

Cheapest
5 h 49 min
Car
322 km.
from $17
Other
17 h 38 min
232 km.
from $36.98
21 h 30 min
232 km.
from $49
19 h
232 km.
from $51.70
7 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
232 km.
from $152.45

Transport providers

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Terminal San Jose to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.90–$89.06

Transporte del SOL

Phone:
+503 7841 5688
Email:
info@transportedelsol.com
Website:
transportedelsol.com/
Bus from San José to Managua
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.27

Buses Públicos Nicaragua

Bus from Managua to Bluefields
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$0.09

Nica Bus

Phone:
+505 2222 2276
Email:
Nicabusinternacionalsa@gmail.com
Website:
nicabus.com.ni/
Bus from San José to Managua
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.21

Airlines

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$292.62

Skyway

Website:
skywaycr.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Bluefields
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$381.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Bluefields?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Bluefields is to bus which costs $34.48 and takes 19h.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Bluefields?

The fastest way to get from San José to Bluefields is to drive which takes 7h 10m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Bluefields?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to Bluefields. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Bluefields via Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.

How far is it from San José to Bluefields?

The distance between San José and Bluefields is 806 km. The road distance is 428.3 km.

How do I travel from San José to Bluefields without a car?

The best way to get from San José to Bluefields without a car is to bus via Managua which takes 17h 38m and costs $36.99 .

How long does it take to get from San José to Bluefields?

It takes approximately 17h 38m to get from San José to Bluefields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San José to Bluefields bus from?

San José to Bluefields bus services, operated by Nica Bus, depart from San José station.

Bus or fly from San José to Bluefields?

The best way to get from San José to Bluefields is to bus via Managua which takes 17h 38m and costs $36.99 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $81.52 - $336.96 and takes 14h 49m.

Where does the San José to Bluefields bus arrive?

San José to Bluefields bus services, operated by Nica Bus, arrive at Managua station.

Can I drive from San José to Bluefields?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Bluefields is 428 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from San José to Bluefields.

Where can I stay near Bluefields?

There are three+ hotels available in Bluefields. Prices start at $5.01 per night.
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