There is no direct bus: you change in Bluefields and Managua. The whole trip takes about 16 h 30 min.
Type of trip
Journey time
Fare
Leaves from
First bus
Big Corn Island
Bluefields
Change in Bluefields: ask at the terminal for the bus to Managua.
Managua
Change in Managua: you arrive at Mayoreo and the next bus leaves from Huembes. Take a taxi between terminals.
San Juan del Sur
Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
A walk up to the statue above the bay; sunset from the top is worth it.
A surf beach north of town with waves for every level.
A wide beach to the south, good for surfing or spending the day.
In season thousands of turtles come ashore to nest; visits are with rangers.
Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in San Juan del Sur?
Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
The fare is C$710 – C$790 (≈ US$19–22). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
About 16 h 30 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
It leaves from Muelle municipal de Big Corn Island.
No. Take the bus to Bluefields and Managua and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.