There is no direct bus: you change in Estelí and Managua. The whole trip takes about 6 h 55 min.
Type of trip
Journey time
Fare
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First bus
Last bus
Miraflor nature reserve
Estelí
Change in Estelí: the bus to Managua is passing through. Wait for it at the roadside stop.
Managua
Change in Managua: you arrive at Mayoreo and the next bus leaves from Huembes. Take a taxi between terminals.
San Juan del Sur
Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
A walk up to the statue above the bay; sunset from the top is worth it.
A surf beach north of town with waves for every level.
A wide beach to the south, good for surfing or spending the day.
In season thousands of turtles come ashore to nest; visits are with rangers.
Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in San Juan del Sur?
Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
The fare is C$220 – C$265 (≈ US$6.01–7.24). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
About 6 h 55 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
It leaves from Paradas de la Reserva Miraflor.
The first leaves at 7:15 AM and the last at 4:15 PM.
No. Take the bus to Estelí and Managua and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.