There are 2 ways to get from San Juan del Sur to Rio Celeste by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Juan del Sur to Rio Celeste is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from San Juan del Sur to Rio Celeste is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between San Juan del Sur and Rio Celeste is 235 km. The road distance is 175.6 km.
The best way to get from San Juan del Sur to Rio Celeste without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 14m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from San Juan del Sur to Rio Celeste, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Juan del Sur to Rio Celeste is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from San Juan del Sur to Rio Celeste.
There are 184+ hotels available in Rio Celeste.
What companies run services between San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua and Rio Celeste, Costa Rica?
There is no direct connection from San Juan del Sur to Rio Celeste. However, you can take the bus to Rivas, walk to Rivas, take the bus to Peñas Blancas, take the bus to Cañas, then take the taxi to Rio Celeste. Alternatively, you can drive from San Juan del Sur to Rio Celeste in around 2h 44m.
Bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $9–13
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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