Bus from León toSomoto

There is no direct bus: you change in Estelí. The whole trip takes about 4 h 50 min.

Type of trip

Change in Estelí

Journey time

4 h 50 min

Fare

C$156 (≈ US$4.26)

Leaves from

Terminal de Buses de León (La Terminal)

First bus

5:20 AM

Last bus

3:00 PM

How to get there, step by step

Option 3

1 changeabout 6 h 15 minC$215 – C$280 (≈ US$5.87–7.65)

  1. León

  2. Managua

    Change in Managua: you arrive at UCA and the next bus leaves from Mayoreo. Take a taxi between terminals.

  3. Somoto

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

The river between rock walls in Somoto Canyon
Cropped photo: Hobbitschuster, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Things to do in Somoto

Places worth seeing when you arrive.

  • Adventure

    Somoto Canyon

    Swim, float and jump between rock walls with local guides from Sonis.

  • Food

    Somoto rosquillas

    The country's most famous corn-and-cheese biscuits come out of Somoto's ovens.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the bus from León to Somoto?

The fare is C$156 (≈ US$4.26). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.

How long is the bus from León to Somoto?

About 4 h 50 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.

Where does the bus from León to Somoto leave from?

It leaves from Terminal de Buses de León (La Terminal).

What time is the first bus?

The first leaves at 5:20 AM and the last at 3:00 PM.

Is there a direct bus from León to Somoto?

No. Take the bus to Estelí and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.

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