Cheap Bus and Shuttle Tickets in Costa Rica

Bus travel in Costa Rica is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was PEN 117. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Costa Rica:
San José ↔ Managua (average: PEN 117)
San José ↔ Liberia (average: PEN 444)
San José ↔ La Fortuna (average: PEN 240)

While you can choose from different transportation options, Buses and Shuttles are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Costa Rica:
- Shuttle: 48 routes
- Bus: 18 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from San José to Managua
Travel time: 10h 25m
Ticket prices: From PEN 117
Frequency: 3 departures daily
Recommended operators: Central Line, Guatego, MyPinkBus, Transporte del Sol, Interbus

The buses connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
San José ↔ Managua, Nicaragua
Liberia ↔ Managua, Nicaragua
San José ↔ Rivas, Nicaragua
Liberia ↔ Rivas, Nicaragua