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How to get fromGuatemala City to Rivasby plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Guatemala City to Rivas by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane GUA - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Rivasshuttle bus
    7h 35m
    $409–729

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Ciudad de Guatemala to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus bus San Salvador – Ciudad de Guatemala
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Rivasbus bus San José – San Salvador
    22h 25m
    $65–91

  3. Bus via Managua

    1. Take the bus from Condado Concepción to Frontera Valle Nuevobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frontera Valle Nuevo to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus Ssv
    4. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    19h 12m
    $70–101

  4. Drive 816.7 km

    1. Drive from Guatemala City to Rivascar car 816.7 km
    12h 10m
    $101–146

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Guatemala City to San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus bus
    23h 45m
    $97–130

Guatemala City to Rivas by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration22h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Guatemala City, Guatemala and Rivas, Nicaragua?

You can take a vehicle from Guatemala City to Rivas via Condado Concepción, Frontera Valle Nuevo, San Salvador, Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus, Managua, and San Jorge in around 19h 12m.

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