Bus from San Juan del Sur to Granada
Tourist shuttles + local bus via Rivas · ~2.5 hours · US$4-35 · Daily Pacific-surf-to-Granada return
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The San Juan del Sur → Granada return route is the standard transit for travelers continuing from the Pacific surf town to Granada's colonial center.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — Tourist shuttles + local bus via Rivas transfer, same as inverse direction.
Route details: San Juan del Sur to Granada
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. 5:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 2:00 PM
Operators on this route
Adelante Express · Nicabus · Local bus via Rivas transfer
Pickup at San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur hotels around central beachfront
Drop-off at Granada
Granada colonial hotels around Parque Central
About the journey
The San Juan del Sur → Granada return is the standard transit for travelers continuing from the Pacific surf town to Granada's colonial center or onward to MGA airport.
Travel tips for San Juan del Sur → Granada
- Tourist shuttle for direct service — $25-35 USD.
- Local bus via Rivas transfer — cheaper but requires changing buses.
- Onward to MGA airport — from Granada take direct shuttle to airport.
- Onward to León via Managua transfer (~3-3.5 h total).
- Onward to Ometepe — common combo via Rivas.
- Don't linger at Rivas terminal after dark — direct shuttle preferred for evening arrivals.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from San Juan del Sur to Granada?
**About 2.5 hours** — same as inverse direction.
How much is the bus from San Juan del Sur to Granada?
**US$25-35 per person** on tourist shuttle. **US$4-8 per person** on local bus + Rivas transfer.
Can I make a same-day MGA international flight?
**Yes from Granada** — shuttle SJDS → Granada (~2.5 h) + shuttle Granada → MGA airport (~1 h). Total ~3.5-4 hours SJDS to airport. Comfortable buffer for most international flights.
What time do shuttles leave SJDS for Granada?
**Daily tourist shuttles** — typically 5 AM, 7 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM.
Can I continue to Costa Rica from SJDS instead?
**Yes — direct cross-border option.** SJDS → Peñas Blancas border (~30 min) → Costa Rica buses to Liberia + San José. Or **Adelante Express / Nicabus direct shuttle SJDS → La Fortuna Costa Rica** ($40-70 USD).
Going the other direction?