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785 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to El Progreso

Composite routes from San Jose to El Progreso

Cheapest
11 h 39 min
Car
785 km.
from $43
Other
22 h 51 min
Bus, Taxi
725 km.
from $128.86
30 h 8 min
728 km.
from $5.43
32 h 37 min
728 km.
from $173.15

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Ramón
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$470.74

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Frontera El Guasaule to Jícaro
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.45–$48.35
Bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Gran
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$76.34

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Email:
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from Managua Tica Bus to Choluteca
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$62.34
Bus from San José to El
Ave. Duration:
19h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$101.78

Transporte del SOL

Phone:
+503 7841 5688
Email:
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 Chinandega to Aduana
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16

Nica Bus

Phone:
+505 2222 2276
Email:
Website:
nicabus.com.ni/
Bus from San José to Chinandega
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.02

Transportes Cristina

Phone:
+504-2225 0233
Email:
Website:
transportescristina.com/
Bus from Terminal Cristina to El
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.11
Bus from Tegucigalpa to El
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Blanquita Express

Phone:
+504 27 82 9633
Website:
facebook.com/blanquitaexpress/
Bus from Gran Terminal del Pacífico to Tegucigalpa
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.72

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to El Progreso?

The cheapest way to get from San José to El Progreso is to bus and taxi which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 22h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to El Progreso?

The fastest way to get from San José to El Progreso is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $141.30 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and El Progreso?

No, there is no direct bus from San José to El Progreso. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at El Progreso via Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus and San Pedro Sula. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 37m.

How far is it from San José to El Progreso?

The distance between San José and El Progreso is 767 km. The road distance is 981.1 km.

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

The best way to get from San José to El Progreso without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 22h 51m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from San José to El Progreso?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from San José to El Progreso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San José to El Progreso bus from?

San José to El Progreso bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from San José station.

Bus or fly from San José to El Progreso?

The best way to get from San José to El Progreso is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $141.30 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus via Managua, which costs and takes 30h 8m.

Where does the San José to El Progreso bus arrive?

San José to El Progreso bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at El Salvador station.

Can I drive from San José to El Progreso?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to El Progreso is 981 km. It takes approximately 14h 50m to drive from San José to El Progreso.

Where can I stay near El Progreso?

There are 10+ hotels available in El Progreso. Prices start at $30.95 per night.
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