How to Travel from
Rivas to Bocas Del Toro
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Rivas, Nicaragua → Bocas Del Toro, Panama hat
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rivas to Bocas Del Toro
Composite routes from Rivas to Bocas Del Toro
Cheapest
9 h 14 min
Car
565 km.
from $31
Other
9 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
455 km.
from $208.97
10 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
455 km.
from $172.80
15 h 35 min
456 km.
from $77.96
9 h 35 min
Ferry
456 km.
from $136.24
Route Navigator Rivas - Bocas Del Toro
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Calle La Chocolata
Calle La Chocolata, 1 km 124 м
1 km 124 м
Turn right onto Calle Laureano Pineda
Calle Laureano Pineda, 1 km 660 м
1 km 660 м
Turn right onto Carretera Panamericana Sur
Carretera Panamericana Sur, 32 km 369 м
32 km 369 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Carretera Panamericana Sur
Carretera Panamericana Sur, 3 km 680 м
3 km 680 м
Turn sharp right onto 1
63 м
63 м
Turn right onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 328 м
328 м
Turn slight right onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 21 km 431 м
21 km 431 м
Turn left onto Corredor Noratlántico
Corredor Noratlántico, 26 km 235 м
26 km 235 м
Turn right onto Corredor Noratlántico
Corredor Noratlántico, 53 km 870 м
53 km 870 м
Turn left onto Corredor Noratlántico
Corredor Noratlántico, 1 km 88 м
1 km 88 м
Turn right onto Corredor Noratlántico
Corredor Noratlántico, 39 km 176 м
39 km 176 м
Turn right onto Calle Central
Calle Central, 98 м
98 м
Turn left onto Avenida 2
Avenida 2, 37 km 766 м
37 km 766 м
Turn left onto Corredor Noratlántico
Corredor Noratlántico, 16 km 120 м
16 km 120 м
Turn right onto Rotonda Muelle
Rotonda Muelle, 34 м
34 м
Turn right onto Corredor Noratlántico
Corredor Noratlántico, 51 km 983 м
51 km 983 м
Turn right onto Corredor Noratlántico
Corredor Noratlántico, 34 km 440 м
34 km 440 м
Turn right onto Autopista Braulio Carrillo
Autopista Braulio Carrillo, 38 km 728 м
38 km 728 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Autopista Braulio Carrillo
Autopista Braulio Carrillo, 25 km 956 м
25 km 956 м
Turn right onto Rotonda de Barbilla
Rotonda de Barbilla, 66 м
66 м
Turn right onto Autopista José Joaquín Trejos Fernández
Autopista José Joaquín Trejos Fernández, 9 km 938 м
9 km 938 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Autopista José Joaquín Trejos Fernández
Autopista José Joaquín Trejos Fernández, 19 km 143 м
19 km 143 м
Keep right onto Autopista José Joaquín Trejos Fernández
Autopista José Joaquín Trejos Fernández, 4 km 805 м
4 km 805 м
Keep right onto Autopista José Joaquín Trejos Fernández
Autopista José Joaquín Trejos Fernández, 6 km 141 м
6 km 141 м
Turn sharp right onto Vía 241
Vía 241, 12 km 269 м
12 km 269 м
Keep right onto Vía 241
Vía 241, 102 м
102 м
Turn slight right onto Corredor Caribe
Corredor Caribe, 42 km 479 м
42 km 479 м
Turn right
25 м
25 м
Turn right onto Corredor Caribe
Corredor Caribe, 6 km 764 м
6 km 764 м
Keep left onto Calle Field
Calle Field, 276 м
276 м
Turn left onto Corredor Caribe
Corredor Caribe, 31 km 557 м
31 km 557 м
Turn sharp left
19 м
19 м
Turn right onto 11
28 м
28 м
Turn left
97 м
97 м
Turn left onto Vía Changuinola - Guabito
Vía Changuinola - Guabito, 15 km 72 м
15 km 72 м
Turn left onto Calle Central
Calle Central, 113 м
113 м
Turn right onto Avenida Omar Torrijos Herrera
Avenida Omar Torrijos Herrera, 21 km 828 м
21 km 828 м
Turn sharp right
3 km 529 м
3 km 529 м
Turn sharp left onto Vía Ojo de Agua
Vía Ojo de Agua, 7 km 431 м
7 km 431 м
Turn left onto Avenida Riscó Abajo
Avenida Riscó Abajo, 6 km 88 м
6 km 88 м
Turn right
3 km 314 м
3 km 314 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Augusto César Sandino International Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$50.97–$764.49
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.31–$484.18
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$34.40–$573.37
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$21.66–$1,083.02
SANSA
Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Augusto César Sandino International Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$50.97–$764.49
Plane from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.09–$458.69
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.31–$484.18
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$34.40–$573.37
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$21.66–$1,083.02
Bus operators
Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Peñas Blancas to Limonal
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$54.79
Bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.56–$47.14
Bus from Rivas to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.68–$76.45
RIDE CR SHUTTLE
Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Peñas Blancas to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$356.65
Bus from Peñas Blancas to La
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$299.49
Bus from La Cruz to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$179.69
Buses Públicos Nicaragua
Bus from Rivas to Managua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31
Autotransportes MEPE
Phone:
+506 2758 0618 / 4070-6373
Email:
atencionalusuario@mepe.co.cr
Website:
mepecr.com/
Bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.64
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Caribe Shuttle
Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
info@caribeshuttle.com
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from Monteverde to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$892.69
Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles
Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Email:
jorge27fm@gmail.com
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.50–$222.98
Zuma Tours
Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
info@zumatours.net
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.60–$121.04
Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste
Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Limonal to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.64–$15.29
Grupo Caribeños
Phone:
+506 2222 0610
Email:
info@caribeños.com
Website:
facebook.com/grupocaribenos/
Bus from San José to Limón
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$9.56
Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Cahuita to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.02
Bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.02
Pulmitan de Liberia
Phone:
+506 2222 0610
Email:
info@caribeños.com
Website:
facebook.com/Pulmitan-de-liberia-235807189780829
Bus from Peñas Blancas to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$16.56
Other operators
Panama Local Boats
Other from Almirante to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.92
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Rivas to Bocas del Toro?
The cheapest way to get from Rivas to Bocas del Toro is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $54.35 - $65.22 and takes 15h 54m.
What is the fastest way to get from Rivas to Bocas del Toro?
The fastest way to get from Rivas to Bocas del Toro is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $543.48 - $1195.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Rivas and Bocas del Toro?
No, there is no direct bus from Rivas to Bocas del Toro. However, there are services departing from Rivas and arriving at Bocas Del Toro via Peñas Blancas, Limonal, San José, Terminal Mepe - Limón and Cahuita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
How far is it from Rivas to Bocas del Toro?
The distance between Rivas and Bocas del Toro is 644 km.
How do I travel from Rivas to Bocas del Toro without a car?
The best way to get from Rivas to Bocas del Toro without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Juntas which takes 15h 35m and costs $65.22 - $108.70 .
How long does it take to get from Rivas to Bocas del Toro?
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Rivas to Bocas del Toro, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Rivas to Bocas del Toro bus from?
Rivas to Bocas del Toro bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Peñas Blancas station.
Where does the Rivas to Bocas del Toro bus arrive?
Rivas to Bocas del Toro bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Limonal station.
What is the time difference between Rivas and Bocas del Toro?
Bocas del Toro is 1h ahead of Rivas. It is currently 06:36 in Rivas and 07:36 in Bocas del Toro.
Where can I stay near Bocas del Toro?
There are 206+ hotels available in Bocas del Toro. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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