Option 1
1 changeabout 8 h 40 minC$340 – C$410 (≈ US$9.29–11)Estelí
Managua
Change in Managua: the next bus leaves from the same terminal, Mayoreo.
San Carlos (Río San Juan)
Bus from Estelí toSan Carlos (Río San Juan)
There is no direct bus: you change in Tipitapa and Juigalpa. The whole trip takes about 8 h 20 min.
Type of trip
Change in Tipitapa and Juigalpa
Journey time
8 h 20 min
Fare
—
Leaves from
COTRAN Norte de Estelí
First bus
2:00 PM
Last bus
3:05 PM
How to get there, step by step
Option 2
2 changesabout 8 h 20 minEstelí
Tipitapa
Change in Tipitapa: the bus to Juigalpa is passing through. Wait for it at the roadside stop.
Juigalpa
Change in Juigalpa: the bus to San Carlos (Río San Juan) is passing through. Wait for it at the roadside stop.
San Carlos (Río San Juan)
Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.
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Things to do in San Carlos (Río San Juan)
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
- Viewpoint
San Carlos waterfront
Watch the Río San Juan flow out of Lake Cocibolca.
- Nature
Los Guatuzos refuge
Wetlands with birds, monkeys and caimans, by boat from San Carlos.
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Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the bus from Estelí to San Carlos (Río San Juan)?
We don't have a confirmed fare yet. Ask at the terminal or the conductor on the bus.
How long is the bus from Estelí to San Carlos (Río San Juan)?
About 8 h 20 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
Where does the bus from Estelí to San Carlos (Río San Juan) leave from?
It leaves from COTRAN Norte de Estelí.
What time is the first bus?
The first leaves at 2:00 PM and the last at 3:05 PM.
Is there a direct bus from Estelí to San Carlos (Río San Juan)?
No. Take the bus to Tipitapa and Juigalpa and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.
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