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How to get fromRivas to Alajuelaby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Rivas to Alajuela Aeropuertobus bus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José
    5h 50m
    $24–35
  2. Drive 304.3 km

    1. Drive from Rivas to Alajuelacar car 304.3 km
    4h 50m
    $41–59
  3. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane FON - SJO
    5h 3m
    $574–659
  4. Bus, shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to La Cruzbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TNO - SJO
    5h 49m
    $442–526
  5. Shuttle to Managua Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rivas to Granadashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MGA - SJO
    5h 52m
    $399–629

Rivas to Alajuela by bus

Calendar87Weekly Buses
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rivas, Nicaragua and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Tica Bus operates a bus from Rivas to Alajuela Aeropuerto 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–35 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) also services this route every 4 hours.

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