There are 4 ways to get from Rivas to Estelí by bus 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 Managua
best- Take the bus from San Jorge to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Mercado Mayoreo to COTRAN Surbus
5h 10m$7Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jorge to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to Estelíbus Managua
5h 41m$5–8Drive 228.1 km
- Drive from Rivas to Estelícar 228.1 km
3h 35m$29–41Bus #2
- Take the bus from Rivas to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus Terminal Managua – Terminal San José
- Take the bus from Managua to Estelíbus Managua
6h 1m$15–22
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rivas to Estelí is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rivas to Estelí is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rivas to Estelí. However, there are services departing from Rivas and arriving at COTRAN Sur via San Jorge, Antiguo Cine Cabrera and Mercado Mayoreo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Rivas and Estelí is 298 km. The road distance is 228.1 km.
The best way to get from Rivas to Estelí without a car is to bus via Managua which takes 5h 10m and costs $7.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Rivas to Estelí, including transfers.
Rivas to Estelí bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from San Jorge station.
Rivas to Estelí bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Managua station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rivas to Estelí is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Rivas to Estelí.
There are 24+ hotels available in Estelí.
What companies run services between Rivas, Nicaragua and Estelí, Nicaragua?
You can take a bus from Rivas to COTRAN Sur via San Jorge, Managua, Antiguo Cine Cabrera, and Mercado Mayoreo in around 5h 10m.
Bus from San Jorge to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from Mercado Mayoreo to COTRAN Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from San Jorge to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
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 Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.