Bus from Granada to San Juan del Sur
Tourist shuttles + local bus via Rivas · ~2.5 hours · US$4-35 · Daily Granada-to-Pacific-surf combo
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The Granada → San Juan del Sur route is a popular combo for travelers extending the Pacific southwest experience to surf + beach. ~2.5 hours via Rivas.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — Tourist shuttles (Adelante Express, Nicabus) ($25-35 USD direct) + local bus + Rivas transfer ($4-8 USD combined).
Route details: Granada to San Juan del Sur
Travel time
2 h 30 min
Distance
110 km
Typical fare
$4 – $35 USD per person
Frequency
Daily tourist shuttles + local bus via Rivas
First departure
Approx. 7:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 2:00 PM
Operators on this route
Adelante Express · Nicabus · Local bus via Rivas transfer
Pickup at Granada
Granada hotel pickup for tourist shuttle / Granada central market for local bus + Rivas transfer
Drop-off at San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur hotels around central beachfront
About the journey
The Granada → San Juan del Sur route is the standard combo for travelers visiting Granada + then the Pacific surf coast — ~2.5 hours via Rivas. Tourist shuttles (Adelante Express, Nicabus) offer direct service for $25-35 USD; local bus via Rivas transfer is the budget option ($4-8 USD).
Travel tips for Granada → San Juan del Sur
- Tourist shuttle for direct service — $25-35 USD, door-to-door, no transfer.
- Local bus via Rivas transfer — cheap but requires changing buses at Rivas (~30 min wait).
- Combine 2-3 nights each for Granada culture + SJDS surf/beach.
- Sunday Funday pool crawl is SJDS's signature party day.
- Playa Maderas for the best surf — 25 min north of SJDS.
- Onward to Ometepe — common route is Granada → SJDS or Granada → Ometepe → SJDS chain.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Granada to San Juan del Sur?
**About 2.5 hours** on tourist shuttle direct or ~3 hours on local bus with Rivas transfer.
How much is the bus from Granada to San Juan del Sur?
**US$25-35 per person** on tourist shuttle direct. **US$4-8 per person** on local bus + Rivas transfer.
Can I take a direct bus from Granada to SJDS?
**No direct local bus** — must transfer at Rivas. **Tourist shuttles** are the only direct option.
What time do shuttles leave Granada for SJDS?
**Daily tourist shuttles** — typically 7 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM.
Should I add Ometepe between Granada and SJDS?
**Yes — popular Pacific southwest combo.** Granada (2-3 nights) → Ometepe (3-4 nights via Rivas + San Jorge ferry) → SJDS (2-3 nights) → onward Costa Rica. Total ~8-10 night Pacific southwest itinerary.
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