Bus from San Carlos (Río San Juan) toLeón

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$265 – C$360 (≈ US$7.24–9.84)

Leaves from

Terminal de San Carlos

First bus

5:00 AM

Last bus

3:00 PM

How to get there, step by step

1 changeabout 8 hC$305 – C$380 (≈ US$8.33–10)

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

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.

Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in León?

Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.

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

The fare is C$265 – C$360 (≈ US$7.24–9.84). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.

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

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

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

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