Bus from El Castillo (Río San Juan) toManagua

There is no direct bus: you change in San Carlos (Río San Juan) and Juigalpa. The whole trip takes about 8 h 55 min.

Type of trip

Change in San Carlos (Río San Juan) and Juigalpa

Journey time

8 h 55 min

Fare

C$285 – C$370 (≈ US$7.79–10)

Leaves from

Muelle de El Castillo

First bus

5:00 AM

Last bus

2:00 PM

How to get there, step by step

1 changeabout 9 hC$325 – C$390 (≈ US$8.88–11)

Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.

Places worth seeing when you arrive.

Viewpoint
Tiscapa Hill
A lookout over Tiscapa lagoon and the whole city, with a zip line over the water.
Culture
Lakeside promenade
A walk along Lake Xolotlán with restaurants, rides and, on clear days, Momotombo volcano in the distance.
Nature
Xiloá lagoon
A clear volcanic lagoon half an hour from downtown, perfect for a weekend swim.
Culture
Acahualinca footprints
Prehistoric human footprints preserved in volcanic ash, in a small museum.

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How much is the bus from El Castillo (Río San Juan) to Managua?

The fare is C$285 – C$370 (≈ US$7.79–10). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.

How long is the bus from El Castillo (Río San Juan) to Managua?

About 8 h 55 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.

Where does the bus from El Castillo (Río San Juan) to Managua leave from?

It leaves from Muelle de El Castillo.

What time is the first bus?

The first leaves at 5:00 AM and the last at 2:00 PM.

Is there a direct bus from El Castillo (Río San Juan) to Managua?

No. Take the bus to San Carlos (Río San Juan) and Juigalpa and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.