There are 3 ways to get from Rivas to San Carlos by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus Regular
- Take the bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to San Carlosbus Managua
6h 3m$8Drive via Peñas Blancas 198.2 km
- Drive from Peñas Blancas to San Carloscar 198.2 km
4h 18m$25–41Drive 233.6 km
- Drive from Rivas to San Carloscar 233.6 km
4h 8m$29–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rivas to San Carlos is to bus which costs $8 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rivas to San Carlos is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rivas to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Rivas and arriving at San Carlos via Mercado Huembes Sureste and Managua Mercado Mayoreo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Rivas and San Carlos is 398 km. The road distance is 233.6 km.
The best way to get from Rivas to San Carlos without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $8.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Rivas to San Carlos, including transfers.
Rivas to San Carlos bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Rivas station.
Rivas to San Carlos bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Managua Mercado Huembes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rivas to San Carlos is 234 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Rivas to San Carlos.
There are six+ hotels available in San Carlos.
What companies run services between Rivas, Nicaragua and San Carlos, Río San Juan, Nicaragua?
You can take a bus from Rivas to San Carlos via Managua Mercado Huembes, Mercado Huembes Sureste, Pista El Mayoreo, and Managua Mercado Mayoreo in around 6h 3m.
Bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
Bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to San Carlos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
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