There is no direct bus: you change in San Carlos (Río San Juan) and Juigalpa. The whole trip takes about 9 h 55 min.
Type of trip
Journey time
Fare
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First bus
Last bus
El Castillo (Río San Juan)
San Carlos (Río San Juan)
Change in San Carlos (Río San Juan): you arrive at Muelle and the next bus leaves from Terminal. Take a taxi between terminals.
Managua
Change in Managua: you arrive at Mayoreo and the next bus leaves from Huembes. Take a taxi between terminals.
Masaya
Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
One of the few places on earth where you can drive to the rim of an active crater; on the night visit you can usually see the crater's red glow.
Hammocks, pottery, leather and carvings from all over the country in Masaya's old market.
A wide view over Masaya lagoon and the volcano.
An old hilltop fortress at the entrance to town, overlooking Masaya and its lagoon.
Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in Masaya?
Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
The fare is C$325 – C$380 (≈ US$8.88–10). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
About 9 h 55 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
It leaves from Muelle de El Castillo.
The first leaves at 5:00 AM and the last at 2:00 PM.
No. Take the bus to San Carlos (Río San Juan) and Juigalpa and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.