There are 4 ways to get from Rivas to Chontales by bus, car, or taxi
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 San Jorge
best- Take the bus from San Jorge to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to Juigalpabus Managua
3h 59m$9Drive 161.7 km
- Drive from Rivas to Juigalpacar 161.7 km
3h 22m$20–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rivas to Juigalpataxi 161.7 km
3h 22m$140–180Bus
- Take the bus from Rivas to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José
- Take the bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to Juigalpabus Managua
4h 19m$19–23
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rivas to Chontales is to bus via San Jorge which costs $9 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rivas to Chontales is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Rivas to Chontales. However, there are services departing from Rivas and arriving at Juigalpa via San Jorge, Antiguo Cine Cabrera and Managua Mercado Mayoreo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Rivas and Chontales is 263 km. The road distance is 161.7 km.
The best way to get from Rivas to Chontales without a car is to bus via San Jorge which takes 3h 59m and costs $9.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Rivas to Chontales, including transfers.
Rivas to Chontales bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from San Jorge station.
Rivas to Chontales bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Managua station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rivas to Chontales is 162 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Rivas to Chontales.
There are three+ hotels available in Chontales.
What companies run services between Rivas, Nicaragua and Chontales, Nicaragua?
You can take a bus from Rivas to Juigalpa via San Jorge, Managua, Antiguo Cine Cabrera, and Managua Mercado Mayoreo in around 3h 59m.
Bus from San Jorge to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to Juigalpa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to Juigalpa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Unión de Cooperativas de Taxis del Sur
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