Option 1
1 changeabout 5 h 30 minC$200 – C$235 (≈ US$5.46–6.42)Matagalpa
Managua
Change in Managua: you arrive at Mayoreo and the next bus leaves from Huembes. Take a taxi between terminals.
San Juan del Sur
Bus from Matagalpa toSan Juan del Sur
There is no direct bus: you change in Managua. The whole trip takes about 5 h 30 min.
Type of trip
Change in Managua
Journey time
5 h 30 min
Fare
C$200 – C$235 (≈ US$5.46–6.42)
Leaves from
COTRAN Sur de Matagalpa (Tórrez Moreno)
First bus
5:20 AM
Last bus
5:20 PM
How to get there, step by step
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 Juan del Sur
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
- Viewpoint
Christ of Mercy lookout
A walk up to the statue above the bay; sunset from the top is worth it.
- Beach
Playa Maderas
A surf beach north of town with waves for every level.
- Beach
Playa Hermosa
A wide beach to the south, good for surfing or spending the day.
- Nature
La Flor refuge
In season thousands of turtles come ashore to nest; visits are with rangers.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the bus from Matagalpa to San Juan del Sur?
The fare is C$200 – C$235 (≈ US$5.46–6.42). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
How long is the bus from Matagalpa to San Juan del Sur?
About 5 h 30 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
Where does the bus from Matagalpa to San Juan del Sur 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 5:20 PM.
Is there a direct bus from Matagalpa to San Juan del Sur?
No. Take the bus to Managua and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.
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