There is no direct bus: you change in Managua and Bluefields. The whole trip takes about 17 h 30 min.
Type of trip
Journey time
Fare
Leaves from
First bus
Popoyo (surf beach)
Managua
Change in Managua: you arrive at Huembes and the next bus leaves from Mayoreo. Take a taxi between terminals.
Bluefields
Change in Bluefields: you arrive at Terminal and the next bus leaves from Muelle. Take a taxi between terminals.
Big Corn Island
Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
Coral reefs in turquoise water, with dive centres right on the island.
White sand and calm water for a beach day.
Try rundown, a coconut stew with fish and seafood, and fresh lobster.
Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in Big Corn Island?
Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
The fare is C$780 (≈ US$21). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
About 17 h 30 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
It leaves from Parada de Las Salinas (Popoyo).
No. Take the bus to Managua and Bluefields and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.