We take you wherever your trip goes next.
Shared shuttles leave San Juan del Sur at 9:30 a.m. for Rivas, San Jorge, Granada, León and Managua airport. The price is per person.
Experiences / Transport
If you'd rather go on your own, there's a private taxi. The price is for the whole taxi, 4 seats: to the border, the San Jorge ferry, Gigante, Popoyo, Granada, Masaya, Laguna de Apoyo, Managua or León.
Most of the vans have WiFi; all of them have A/C and legroom.
With 4 to 6 people we'll take you wherever you want, whenever you want, in a Casa Oro vehicle with a driver. Ask for the group rate.
Destinations and prices
| Destination | Shared shuttlePer person · leaves | Private taxiPer taxi, up to 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Rivas | CheaperUS$ 15US$ 30 for 2US$ 45 for 3US$ 60 for 4 | CheaperUS$ 25 |
| Costa Rica border | Ask for the priceHigh season* | CheaperUS$ 30 |
| San Jorgeferry to Ometepe | CheaperUS$ 15US$ 30 for 2US$ 45 for 3US$ 60 for 4 | CheaperUS$ 30 |
| Gigante | No shuttle | CheaperUS$ 60 |
| Popoyo | No shuttle | CheaperUS$ 65 |
| Granada | CheaperUS$ 25US$ 50 for 2US$ 75 for 3US$ 100 for 4 | CheaperUS$ 70 |
| Masaya | No shuttle | CheaperUS$ 75 |
| Laguna de Apoyo | No shuttle | CheaperUS$ 75 |
| Managua | CheaperUS$ 35to the airportUS$ 70 for 2US$ 105 for 3US$ 140 for 4 | CheaperUS$ 80at night US$ 100 |
| León | CheaperUS$ 35US$ 70 for 2US$ 105 for 3US$ 140 for 4 | CheaperUS$ 130 |
With 4 to 6 people we'll take you wherever you want, whenever you want, in a Casa Oro vehicle with a driver. Ask for the group rate.
When they leave
Shuttle times
From Casa Oro, one block west of the central park
Rivas
- Leaves San Juan
San Jorgeferry to Ometepe
- Leaves San Juan
- *
Granada
- Leaves San Juan
Managua and the airport
- Leaves San Juan
- *
León
- Leaves San Juan
Costa Rica borderPeñas Blancas
- Leaves San Juan
- *
- Back from the border
- *
Minimum 4 people for shuttles to other towns. To Playa Maderas you go even on your own.
* High season only: does not run in low season. Times follow the season.
Managua and the airport
There are three ways to make the trip between Managua and your house in San Juan del Sur. You book it separately, with a package or without one. Send us your flight.
Shared shuttle
Leaves town at 9:30 a.m., at a fixed time. In high season, also at 7:00 a.m.*
Private car
Per car and per trip, by day or at night, at the time of your flight.
On your own
By bus or in your own car? Send us your arrival time and we will be expecting you.
The prices are in the table above.
Everything about the airport transfer
Going on north from Managua? See Reserva Los Nogales, part of the same family. See Reserva Los Nogales
Frequently asked questions
How many people does a shuttle to another town need?
Four at least. The beach shuttle to Playa Maderas leaves even if you go alone.
Are there earlier departures in high season?
Yes. In high season there is also a 7:00 a.m. departure to San Jorge and to Managua, and the shuttle to the Costa Rica border leaves at 9:00 a.m. Outside high season they do not run, and times may change.
How much is the shuttle from San Juan del Sur to the Managua airport?
US$ 35 per person, on a shared shuttle leaving at 9:30 a.m. By private taxi to Managua, US$ 80 by day or US$ 100 at night, for the whole taxi.
How do I get to Ometepe from San Juan del Sur?
The ferry to Ometepe leaves from San Jorge. There's a shuttle to San Jorge for US$ 15 per person, at 9:30 a.m., or a private taxi to the ferry for US$ 30.
How much is a taxi to the Costa Rica border?
US$ 30 for the whole taxi, 4 seats.
How much does it cost to get to Granada or León?
By shared shuttle, US$ 25 to Granada and US$ 35 to León, per person. By private taxi, US$ 70 to Granada and US$ 130 to León, for the whole taxi.
Can I pay in córdobas?
Yes. We accept córdobas and dollars.
How do I book transport?
On WhatsApp at +505 5758 7862 or at the Casa Oro front desk.
What do I do if my flight lands in Managua?
Send us your flight on WhatsApp. You can come by shared shuttle, by private car or on your own, and we will be expecting you.
More transfers
Book your ride on WhatsApp.
Pick one, tell us the day and how many of you. A real person from the team gets back to you with availability and the total.