Bus from Moyogalpa (Ometepe island) toLeón

There is no direct bus: you change in San Jorge (Ometepe ferry) and Managua. The whole trip takes about 5 h 30 min.

Type of trip

Change in San Jorge (Ometepe ferry) and Managua

Journey time

5 h 30 min

Fare

C$200 – C$240 (≈ US$5.46–6.56)

Leaves from

Muelle de Moyogalpa

First bus

5:30 AM

Last bus

5:30 PM

How to get there, step by step

Option 1

2 changesabout 5 h 30 minC$200 – C$240 (≈ US$5.46–6.56)

  1. Moyogalpa (Ometepe island)

  2. San Jorge (Ometepe ferry)

    Change in San Jorge (Ometepe ferry): the next bus leaves from the same terminal, Muelle.

  3. Managua

    Change in Managua: you arrive at Huembes and the next bus leaves from Israel Lewites. Take a taxi between terminals.

  4. León

Option 2

2 changesabout 5 h 30 min

  1. Moyogalpa (Ometepe island)

  2. San Jorge (Ometepe ferry)

    Change in San Jorge (Ometepe ferry): the next bus leaves from the same terminal, Muelle.

  3. Masaya

    Change in Masaya: ask at the terminal for the bus to León.

  4. León

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

León’s white cathedral under a blue sky
Photo: Guillaume Baviere from Uppsala, Sweden, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Things to do in León

Places worth seeing when you arrive.

  • Viewpoint

    Cathedral rooftop

    Walk barefoot among the white domes of the UNESCO-listed cathedral, with a view of the volcano chain.

  • Adventure

    Cerro Negro

    A young volcano where you slide down the black sand slope on a board; tours leave from León.

  • Culture

    Ortiz-Gurdián art museum

    One of Central America's best art collections, in colonial mansions.

  • Food

    Quesillos on the León road

    In Nagarote and La Paz Centro, roadside stalls sell fresh quesillos, tortillas with soft cheese and cream.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the bus from Moyogalpa (Ometepe island) to León?

The fare is C$200 – C$240 (≈ US$5.46–6.56). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.

How long is the bus from Moyogalpa (Ometepe island) to León?

About 5 h 30 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.

Where does the bus from Moyogalpa (Ometepe island) to León leave from?

It leaves from Muelle de Moyogalpa.

What time is the first bus?

The first leaves at 5:30 AM and the last at 5:30 PM.

Is there a direct bus from Moyogalpa (Ometepe island) to León?

No. Take the bus to San Jorge (Ometepe ferry) and Managua and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.

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