What is the cheapest way to get from Rivas to Panama?

The cheapest way to get from Rivas to Panama is to bus via Liberia which costs $60 - $95 and takes 24h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rivas to Panama?

The fastest way to get from Rivas to Panama is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $500 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Rivas and Panama?

No, there is no direct bus from Rivas to Panama. However, there are services departing from Rivas and arriving at Panama via Peñas Blancas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Puntarenas and Jaco Maxi Pali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 37m.

How far is it from Rivas to Panama?

The distance between Rivas and Panama is 952 km. The road distance is 1049.8 km.

How do I travel from Rivas to Panama without a car?

The best way to get from Rivas to Panama without a car is to bus via Liberia which takes 24h 37m and costs $60 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Rivas to Panama?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Rivas to Panama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rivas to Panama bus from?

Rivas to Panama bus services, operated by Grupo Tranbasa, depart from Peñas Blancas station.

Where does the Rivas to Panama bus arrive?

Rivas to Panama bus services, operated by Grupo Tranbasa, arrive at Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.

What is the time difference between Rivas and Panama?

Panama is 1h ahead of Rivas. It is currently 10:22 AM in Rivas and 11:22 AM in Panama.

Can I drive from Rivas to Panama?

Yes, the driving distance between Rivas to Panama is 1050 km. It takes approximately 16h 14m to drive from Rivas to Panama.

Where can I stay near Panama?

There are 926+ hotels available in Panama.

Rivas to Panama - 6 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rivas to Panama by shuttle, plane, bus, or car

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Shuttle to Managua Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rivas to Granadashuttle
2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane MGA - PTY
7h 13m
$539–819
Bus via Liberia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus
3. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Jacóbus
4. Take the bus from Jaco Maxi Pali to Panamabus
24h 37m
$63–93
Drive 1,049.8 km
1. Drive from Rivas to Panama Citycar 1,049.8 km
16h 14m
$144–208
Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane SJO - PTY
9h 5m
$854–1,075
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal Pulmitan De Liberiabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Paso Canoasshuttle
3. Take the bus from Frontera to Albrook - Panamabus
25h 3m
$534–537
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rivas to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Mga
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus Panamá / ...
26h 48m
$80–125

Managua Airport (MGA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

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2h 57mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 952.2 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Rivas, Nicaragua and Panama?

You can take a bus from Rivas to Fernandez de Cordoba via Peñas Blancas, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Puntarenas, Jacó, Jaco Maxi Pali, Panama, and Albrook in around 24h 37m.

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