What is the cheapest way to get from Rivas to Dominical?

The cheapest way to get from Rivas to Dominical is to bus via Puntarenas which costs $22 - $40 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rivas to Dominical?

The fastest way to get from Rivas to Dominical is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $500 - $800.

How far is it from Rivas to Dominical?

The distance between Rivas and Dominical is 436 km. The road distance is 402.6 km.

How do I travel from Rivas to Dominical without a car?

The best way to get from Rivas to Dominical without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 7h 7m and costs $740 - $745.

How long does it take to get from Rivas to Dominical?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Rivas to Dominical, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rivas to Dominical bus from?

Rivas to Dominical bus services, operated by Grupo Tranbasa, depart from Peñas Blancas station.

Where does the Rivas to Dominical bus arrive?

Rivas to Dominical bus services, operated by Grupo Tranbasa, arrive at Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.

Can I drive from Rivas to Dominical?

Yes, the driving distance between Rivas to Dominical is 403 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Rivas to Dominical.

Where can I stay near Dominical?

There are 472+ hotels available in Dominical.

Rivas to Dominical - 10 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Rivas and Dominical?

No, there is no direct bus from Rivas to Dominical. However, there are services departing from Rivas and arriving at Dominical via Peñas Blancas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Puntarenas and Quebrada Ganado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

There are 10 ways to get from Rivas to Dominical by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañasbus Mga
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cañas to Monteverdeshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Dominicalshuttle
7h 7m
$740–744
Bus via Puntarenas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus
3. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Quebrada Ganadobus
4. Take the bus from Quebrada Ganado to Dominicalbus
11h 45m
$23–40
Drive 402.6 km
1. Drive from Rivas to Dominicalcar 402.6 km
6h 28m
$54–78
Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Quepos La Managua Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle
2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane FON - XQP
5h 48m
$533–777
Bus
1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal Pulmitan De Liberiabus Peñas Blancas
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Dominicalbus Panamá
14h 18m
$104–114
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Rivas to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Mga
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Dominicalbus Panamá
15h 37m
$39–56
Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Quepos La Managua Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane SJO - XQP
7h 10m
$772–1,015
Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle
2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle
8h 29m
$324–907
Shuttle, bus, shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rivas to Peñas Blancasshuttle
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to La Cruzbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle
4. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
5. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle
9h 30m
$629–1,209
Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus
2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane LIR - SJO
3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle
8h 42m
$492–1,731

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

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40 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rivas to Dominical.

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Distance: 436 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Rivas to Dominical via Peñas Blancas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Puntarenas, and Quebrada Ganado in around 11h 45m.

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