Bus from Matagalpa toEstelí
26 buses a day leave from COTRAN Sur de Matagalpa (Tórrez Moreno). The trip takes about 1 h 45 min and the fare is C$45 (≈ US$1.23).
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Direct buses from Matagalpa to Estelí

Things to do in Estelí
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
- Culture
Cigar factories
Estelí is the tobacco capital: several factories offer tours to see cigars rolled by hand.
- Culture
Downtown murals
The city's walls tell its story in bright murals.
- Nature
Miraflor reserve
Cloud forest with orchids, birds and stays on family farms.
- Hike
Tisey and La Estanzuela falls
Mountain lookouts and a tall waterfall surrounded by forest, close to town.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the bus from Matagalpa to Estelí?
The fare is C$45 (≈ US$1.23). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
How long is the bus from Matagalpa to Estelí?
About 1 h 45 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
Where does the bus from Matagalpa to Estelí leave from?
It leaves from COTRAN Sur de Matagalpa (Tórrez Moreno).
What time is the first bus?
The first leaves at 5:20 AM and the last at 5:50 PM.
Is there a direct bus from Matagalpa to Estelí?
Yes, there are direct buses. Each one's times are on this page.