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There are 4 ways to get from Rivas to Costa Rica by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Rivas to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José
    6h 9m
    $25–35

  2. Drive 317.4 km

    1. Drive from Rivas to San Josécar car 317.4 km
    4h 56m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to La Cruzbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TNO - SJO
    6h 14m
    $443–528

  4. Shuttle to Managua Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rivas to Granadashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MGA - SJO
    6h 16m
    $400–661

Rivas to Costa Rica by bus

Calendar87Weekly Buses
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

Tica Bus operates a bus from Rivas to Terminal Tica Bus San José 4 times a day. Tickets cost $26–35 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) also services this route every 4 hours.

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