Bus from San Carlos (Río San Juan) toGranada

There is no direct bus: you change in Juigalpa and Managua. The whole trip takes about 7 h 55 min.

Type of trip

Change in Juigalpa and Managua

Journey time

7 h 55 min

Fare

C$238 – C$330 (≈ US$6.50–9.02)

Leaves from

Terminal de San Carlos

First bus

5:00 AM

Last bus

3:00 PM

How to get there, step by step

Option 1

1 changeabout 8 hC$278 – C$350 (≈ US$7.60–9.56)

  1. San Carlos (Río San Juan)

  2. Managua

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

  3. Granada

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

Calle La Calzada in Granada, lined with restaurant tables
Photo: Nolabob, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Things to do in Granada

Places worth seeing when you arrive.

More about Granada
  • Nature

    Granada islets

    A boat trip among hundreds of tiny islands on Lake Cocibolca, with Mombacho volcano behind.

  • Hike

    Mombacho volcano

    Cloud-forest trails with steaming vents and lookouts over Granada and the islets.

  • Food

    Vigorón in the central park

    Cassava with pork crackling and cabbage salad on a banana leaf, the dish born in Granada.

  • Culture

    Calle La Calzada

    A colourful pedestrian street of restaurants and music, from the cathedral down to the lake.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the bus from San Carlos (Río San Juan) to Granada?

The fare is C$238 – C$330 (≈ US$6.50–9.02). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.

How long is the bus from San Carlos (Río San Juan) to Granada?

About 7 h 55 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.

Where does the bus from San Carlos (Río San Juan) to Granada leave from?

It leaves from Terminal de San Carlos.

What time is the first bus?

The first leaves at 5:00 AM and the last at 3:00 PM.

Is there a direct bus from San Carlos (Río San Juan) to Granada?

No. Take the bus to Juigalpa and Managua and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.

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