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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rivas to San José

Composite routes from Rivas to San José

Cheapest
15 h 24 min
Car
1023 km.
from $56
Other
8 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
721 km.
from $10.87
25 h 46 min
722 km.
from $74.65
28 h 59 min
722 km.
from $171.09

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Augusto César Sandino International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$358.70–$1,413.04
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from Augusto César Sandino International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$478.26–$1,195.65
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from San Jose to Panama
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$108.70
Bus from Rivas to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$65.22

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:
$304.25

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Email:
info@ticabus.com
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from San Jose to Panama
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52

Buses Públicos Nicaragua

Bus from Rivas to Managua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.97

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
info@caribeshuttle.com
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from San Juan del Sur to San
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$491.32
Bus from San José to Paso
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$491.32

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:
$33.70–$190.22

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:
$38.04–$103.26

Transporte Panama Chiriqui Frontera S.A (Panachif)

Phone:
+507 6265 8842
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063606474316
Bus from Frontera to Santiago
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.58

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:
$10.87–$14.13

Transporte del Municipio de Managua

Phone:
+505 2252 7619
Email:
contacto@managua.gob.ni
Website:
managua.gob.ni/
Bus from Mercado Huembes Sureste to Mercado
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes

SANPASA

Phone:
+(507) 314-6231
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004352746318
Bus from Panama City - Albrook to Nuevo
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Bus from Santiago to Nuevo
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.82

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rivas to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Rivas to San José is to bus via Peñas Blancas which costs $65.22 - $130.43 and takes 25h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rivas to San José?

The fastest way to get from Rivas to San José is to shuttle and fly which takes 10h 43m and costs $500 - $1032.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Rivas and San José?

No, there is no direct bus from Rivas to San José. However, there are services departing from Rivas and arriving at Nuevo Arraiján via Peñas Blancas, San Jose and Panama City - Albrook. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 46m.

How far is it from Rivas to San José?

The distance between Rivas and San José is 983 km. The road distance is 1022 km.

How do I travel from Rivas to San José without a car?

The best way to get from Rivas to San José without a car is to bus via Peñas Blancas which takes 25h 46m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Rivas to San José?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Rivas to San José, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rivas to San José bus from?

Rivas to San José bus services, operated by Pulmitan de Liberia, depart from Peñas Blancas station.

Where does the Rivas to San José bus arrive?

Rivas to San José bus services, operated by Pulmitan de Liberia, arrive at San Jose station.

What is the time difference between Rivas and San José?

San José is 1h ahead of Rivas. It is currently 03:13 in Rivas and 04:13 in San José.

Can I drive from Rivas to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Rivas to San José is 1022 km. It takes approximately 15h 20m to drive from Rivas to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 483+ hotels available in San José. Prices start at $51.28 per night.
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