There are 4 ways to get from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rivas by bus, rideshare, 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 Peñas Blancas
best- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus 521 Frontera Norte
- Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Rivasbus Rivas
3h 9m$4–5Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Liberia-LIR to Rivas124.8 km
1h 50mDrive 124.8 km
- Drive from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rivascar 124.8 km
1h 50m$17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Liberia to Rivasbus San José – Managua / ...
3h 20m$12–17
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rivas is to bus via Peñas Blancas which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rivas is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rivas. However, there are services departing from Llano Grande and arriving at Rivas via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia and Peñas Blancas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Liberia Airport (LIR) and Rivas is 129 km. The road distance is 124.8 km.
The best way to get from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rivas without a car is to bus via Peñas Blancas which takes 3h 9m and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rivas, including transfers.
Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rivas bus services, operated by Grupo Tranbasa, depart from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.
Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rivas bus services, operated by Grupo Tranbasa, arrive at Peñas Blancas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rivas is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rivas.
There are 245+ hotels available in Rivas.
What companies run services between Liberia Airport (LIR), Costa Rica and Rivas, Nicaragua?
You can take a bus from Llano Grande to Rivas via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia and Peñas Blancas in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- +506 2666 0517
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grupo Tranbasa
Bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Grupo Tranbasa
Bus from Peñas Blancas to Rivas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Phone
- +52 962 625 2435
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tica Bus
Bus from Liberia to Rivas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Tica Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Liberia-LIR to Rivas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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 Getting to Rome from the airport, Need to know: Jadrolinija, and How to get from Southend Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Liberia Airport (LIR) and Rivas. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


