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How to get fromColón to Rivasby car, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Colón to Rivas by car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus via Peñas Blancas

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    1. Drive from Colón to El Progresocar car
    2. Take the bus from El Progreso to La Cruzbus bus 514 La Cruz
    5h 47m
    $14–19

  2. Drive  86.1 km

    1. Drive from Colón to Rivascar car 86.1 km
    2h 14m
    $14–20

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Colón to El Progresocar car
    2. Take the bus from El Progreso to La Cruzbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Cruz to Rivasbus bus Sjo
    8h 59m
    $16–21

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Colón to Peñas Blancastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Rivasbus bus Rivas
    2h 28m
    $116–136

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  • Distance: 162.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Colón, Rivas, Nicaragua and Rivas, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Colón to Rivas. However, you can drive to El Progreso, take the bus to La Cruz, take the bus to Peñas Blancas, then take the bus to Rivas. Alternatively, you can drive from Colón to Rivas in around 2h 14m.

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