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How to get fromCosta Rica to Rivasby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Rivas by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Peñas Blancas

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus San Jose
    7h 8m
    $12–14

  2. Drive 317.5 km

    1. Drive from San José to Rivascar car 317.5 km
    4h 53m
    $43–62

  3. Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Cruzshuttle bus
    5h 52m
    $433–478

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Rivasbus bus Sjo
    8h 30m
    $24–35

  5. Fly to Liberia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    6h 16m
    $175–708

  6. Fly to Managua Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SJO - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Rivasshuttle bus
    6h 34m
    $400–621

Costa Rica to Rivas by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Rivas, Nicaragua?

Pulmitan de Liberia operates a bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Peñas Blancas every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 6h.

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