Bus from Managua toBig Corn Island

There is no direct bus: you change in Bluefields. The whole trip takes about 13 h 30 min.

Type of trip

Change in Bluefields

Journey time

13 h 30 min

Fare

C$660 (≈ US$18)

Leaves from

Terminal Mercado Mayoreo

First bus

6:00 AM

Last bus

11:00 PM

How to get there, step by step

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

A beach on Big Corn Island
Photo: Ridiculopathy, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
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Things to do in Big Corn Island

Places worth seeing when you arrive.

  • Beach

    Snorkelling and diving

    Coral reefs in turquoise water, with dive centres right on the island.

  • Beach

    Picnic Center and Long Bay

    White sand and calm water for a beach day.

  • Food

    Rundown and lobster

    Try rundown, a coconut stew with fish and seafood, and fresh lobster.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the bus from Managua to Big Corn Island?

The fare is C$660 (≈ US$18). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.

How long is the bus from Managua to Big Corn Island?

About 13 h 30 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.

Where does the bus from Managua to Big Corn Island leave from?

It leaves from Terminal Mercado Mayoreo.

What time is the first bus?

The first leaves at 6:00 AM and the last at 11:00 PM.

Is there a direct bus from Managua to Big Corn Island?

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

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