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How to get fromRivas to El Castilloby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Rivas to El Castillo by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to San Carlosbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from San Carlos to El Castillotaxi taxi
    7h 36m
    $13–15

  2. Drive 255.6 km

    1. Drive from Rivas to El Castillocar car 255.6 km
    4h 49m
    $32–46

  3. Shuttle, bus, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Muelle del San Carlos to Santa Ceciliabus bus
    3. Drive from Santa Cecilia to El Castillocar car
    8h 12m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 455.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Rivas, Nicaragua and El Castillo, Río San Juan, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Rivas to El Castillo. However, you can take the bus to Managua Mercado Huembes, walk to Mercado Huembes Sureste, take the line 106 bus to Pista El Mayoreo, walk to Managua Mercado Mayoreo, take the bus to San Carlos, then take the taxi to El Castillo. Alternatively, you can drive from Rivas to El Castillo in around 4h 49m.

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