There are 5 ways to get from Estelí to Rivas by bus or car
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 Managua
best- Take the bus from COTRAN Sur to Mercado Mayoreobus
- Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus
5h 14m$6Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estelí to Managuabus Managua
- Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus
5h 45m$5–8Drive 228 km
- Drive from Estelí to Rivascar 228 km
3h 36m$29–41Bus via Sébaco
- Take the bus from COTRAN Sur to Mercadobus
- Take the bus from Sébaco to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus
5h 50mBus #2
- Take the bus from Estelí to Managuabus Managua
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Rivasbus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José
9h 51m$25–40
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Estelí to Rivas is to bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Estelí to Rivas is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Estelí to Rivas. However, there are services departing from COTRAN Sur and arriving at Rivas via Mercado Mayoreo, Managua and San Jorge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Estelí and Rivas is 276 km. The road distance is 228 km.
The best way to get from Estelí to Rivas without a car is to bus via Managua which takes 5h 14m and costs $7.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Estelí to Rivas, including transfers.
Estelí to Rivas bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from COTRAN Sur station.
Estelí to Rivas bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Mercado Mayoreo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Estelí to Rivas is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Estelí to Rivas.
There are 244+ hotels available in Rivas.
What companies run services between Estelí, Nicaragua and Rivas, Nicaragua?
You can take a bus from COTRAN Sur to Rivas via Mercado Mayoreo, Antiguo Cine Cabrera, Managua, and San Jorge in around 5h 14m.
Bus from COTRAN Sur to Mercado Mayoreo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from Managua to San Jorge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from Managua to San Jorge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from COTRAN Sur to Mercado
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from Managua to San Jorge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
