There are 5 ways to get from El Gigante to Liberia Airport (LIR) by bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rivas to Peñas Blancasbus Rivas
- Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus Mga
4h 29m$34–42Shuttle, bus
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Playa Gigante to RivasRegular
- Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 521 Liberia
5h 25m$5–7Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from El Gigante to Liberia-LIR154.4 km
2h 20mDrive 154.4 km
- Drive from El Gigante to Liberia Airport (LIR)car 154.4 km
2h 20m$21–30Drive, bus
- Drive from El Gigante to La Cruzcar
- Take the bus from La Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 521 Liberia
3h 7m$13–20
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Gigante to Liberia Airport (LIR) is to shuttle and bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from El Gigante to Liberia Airport (LIR) is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from El Gigante to Liberia Airport (LIR). However, there are services departing from Rivas and arriving at Llano Grande via Peñas Blancas and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between El Gigante and Liberia Airport (LIR) is 158 km. The road distance is 154.4 km.
The best way to get from El Gigante to Liberia Airport (LIR) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from El Gigante to Liberia Airport (LIR), including transfers.
El Gigante to Liberia Airport (LIR) bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Rivas station.
El Gigante to Liberia Airport (LIR) bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Peñas Blancas station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Gigante to Liberia Airport (LIR) is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from El Gigante to Liberia Airport (LIR).
There are 493+ hotels available in Liberia Airport (LIR).
What companies run services between El Gigante, Rivas, Nicaragua and Liberia Airport (LIR), Costa Rica?
You can take a vehicle from El Gigante to Llano Grande via Rivas, Peñas Blancas, Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA, and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 4h 29m.
Bus from Rivas to Peñas Blancas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
Shuttle from Playa Gigante to Rivas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
Bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $5–8
- Phone
- +506 2666 0517
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grupo Tranbasa
Bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Grupo Tranbasa
Bus from La Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Grupo Tranbasa
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from El Gigante to Liberia-LIR
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between El Gigante and Liberia Airport (LIR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



