Bus from Rivas toSan Juan del Sur
Local bus: leaves from Terminal de Buses de Rivas (Mercado Municipal) and arrives at Terminal de San Juan del Sur (Mercado).
Local busIndicativeUpdated Oct 30, 2026
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Frequency
Departures roughly every 60 minutes, from 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Estimated departure times
Every dayTimes calculated from the frequency (every ~60 min); they are not confirmed departures. Get to the terminal early.
~5:00 AM
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~12:00 PM
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~5:30 PM
Fare
C$30 – C$40 (≈ US$0.82–1.09)
Duration
1 h 10 min
Distance
28 km approx.
Arrives at
Operator
Terminal cooperatives
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Stops along the way
- Rivas
- La Virgen
- San Juan del Sur
Tips for this trip
- Coming from the Peñas Blancas border, you don't need to go into Rivas: get off at La Virgen and catch this bus there.
This schedule is indicative: it comes from public information and traveller reports, not from a direct confirmation with the terminal. Arrive early and confirm the fare with the conductor. Travelled recently? Help us verify it.
Things to do in San Juan del Sur
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
- Viewpoint
Christ of Mercy lookout
A walk up to the statue above the bay; sunset from the top is worth it.
- Beach
Playa Maderas
A surf beach north of town with waves for every level.
- Beach
Playa Hermosa
A wide beach to the south, good for surfing or spending the day.
- Nature
La Flor refuge
In season thousands of turtles come ashore to nest; visits are with rangers.
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Return: San Juan del Sur → Rivas
Events in San Juan del Sur
Every Sunday
Sunday Funday in San Juan del Sur
The famous pool crawl across several hostels in town from noon onwards. Wristband entry; sells out in high season.
March or April, dates vary
Holy Week on the beaches
The busiest week of the year in San Juan del Sur, Pochomil, Las Peñitas and Ometepe: concerts, parties and packed buses. Buy your ticket in advance.
Around June 24
San Juan del Sur patron saint festival
Celebrations for Saint John the Baptist with a sea procession, horse parade, bull-riding and parties along the seafront.
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C$90 – C$100 (≈ US$2.46–2.73)
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Popoyo (surf beach)
Local bus1 h 10 min7 departures, 5:30 AM–4:50 PM
C$50 (≈ US$1.37)
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Managua
Local bus2 h 30 minEvery ~30 min, 3:30 AM–5:00 PM
C$65 – C$75 (≈ US$1.78–2.05)
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Peñas Blancas (Costa Rica border)
Local bus45 minEvery ~30 min, 5:00 AM–6:30 PM
C$40 – C$50 (≈ US$1.09–1.37)
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San Jorge (Ometepe ferry)
Local bus15 minEvery ~30 min, 5:30 AM–6:30 PM
C$20 (≈ US$0.55)
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Granada
Local bus1 h 50 minEvery ~60 min, 5:00 AM–4:30 PM
C$37 – C$40 (≈ US$1.01–1.09)
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