What is the cheapest way to get from Rivas to Jaco Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Rivas to Jaco Beach is to bus via Liberia which costs $17 - $27 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rivas to Jaco Beach?

The fastest way to get from Rivas to Jaco Beach is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Rivas and Jaco Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Rivas to Jaco Beach. However, there are services departing from Rivas and arriving at Jacó via Peñas Blancas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia and Puntarenas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Rivas to Jaco Beach?

The distance between Rivas and Jaco Beach is 325 km. The road distance is 296.7 km.

How do I travel from Rivas to Jaco Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Rivas to Jaco Beach without a car is to bus via Liberia which takes 7h 57m and costs $17 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Rivas to Jaco Beach?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Rivas to Jaco Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rivas to Jaco Beach bus from?

Rivas to Jaco Beach bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Peñas Blancas station.

Where does the Rivas to Jaco Beach bus arrive?

Rivas to Jaco Beach bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA station.

Can I drive from Rivas to Jaco Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Rivas to Jaco Beach is 297 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Rivas to Jaco Beach.

Where can I stay near Jaco Beach?

There are 781+ hotels available in Jaco Beach.

Rivas to Jaco Beach - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Rivas to Jaco Beach by bus, car, shuttle, 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 via Liberia
best
1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus Mga
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus
3. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Jacóbus
7h 57m
$17–26
Drive 296.7 km
1. Drive from Rivas to Jaco Beachcar 296.7 km
4h 39m
$40–58
Bus, shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Rivas to Peñas Blancasbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Tamarindoshuttle
3. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
4. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle
6h 47m
$529–595
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rivas to Cuatro Cruces Miramarbus Mga
2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Jacóbus Puntarenas
9h 49m
$21–31
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Rivas to Orotina Coyolarbus
2. Take the bus from Orotina to Jacóbus Orotina
10h 25m
$25–32
Shuttle to Managua Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rivas to Granadashuttle
2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane MGA - SJO
3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle
6h 41m
$490–891

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

77Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rivas to Jaco Beach.

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Distance: 325.2 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Rivas to Jacó via Peñas Blancas, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, and Puntarenas in around 7h 57m.

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