There are 6 ways to get from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rivas (State) by bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus via Tipitapa
best- Take the bus from Aeropuerto to La Gallerabus
- Take the bus from Tipitapa to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus
- Take the bus from San Jorge to Rivasbus
3h 10mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus Regular
3h 23m$2Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Managua-MGA to Rivas99.4 km
1h 34mDrive 99.4 km
- Drive from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rivascar 99.4 km
1h 34m$13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rivastaxi 99.4 km
1h 34m$110–140Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Managua Airport to Granada
- Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Rivas
3h$208
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rivas (State) is to bus which costs $2 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rivas (State) is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rivas (State). However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto and arriving at Rivas via Tipitapa, Managua and San Jorge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Managua Airport (MGA) and Rivas (State) is 162 km. The road distance is 99.4 km.
The best way to get from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rivas (State) without a car is to bus via Tipitapa which takes 3h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rivas (State), including transfers.
Managua Airport (MGA) to Rivas (State) bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Aeropuerto station.
Managua Airport (MGA) to Rivas (State) bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at La Gallera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Managua Airport (MGA) to Rivas (State) is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rivas (State).
There are 251+ hotels available in Rivas (State).
What companies run services between Managua Airport (MGA), Nicaragua and Rivas (State), Nicaragua?
You can take a bus from Aeropuerto to Rivas via La Gallera, Tipitapa, Managua, and San Jorge in around 3h 10m.
Bus from Aeropuerto to La Gallera
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from Tipitapa to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
Bus from Managua to San Jorge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
Bus from San Jorge to Rivas
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
Bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Phone
- +505 22330961
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tipitapa to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +1 586 310 8389
- [email protected]
- Website
- easyridecostarica.com
Shuttle from Managua Airport to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $79
- Schedules at
- easyridecostarica.com
Shuttle from Granada to Rivas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $129
- Schedules at
- easyridecostarica.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Managua-MGA to Rivas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
EcoTrans
- Phone
- +505-7638-8417
- Website
- facebook.com
Fenicootaxi
- Phone
- +505 2222 5001
- Website
- fenicootaxi.org
Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +505 2280 3990
- Website
- facebook.com
ServiTaxi
- Phone
- +505-2253-3257
- Website
- servitaxinicaragua.com
Taxi Managua
- Phone
- +505-8860-3865
- Website
- taximanagua.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Managua Airport (MGA) and Rivas (State). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.