Bus from San Carlos (Río San Juan) toMatagalpa

There is no direct bus: you change in Juigalpa and Tipitapa. The whole trip takes about 7 h 50 min.

Type of trip

Change in Juigalpa and Tipitapa

Journey time

7 h 50 min

Fare

—

Leaves from

Terminal de San Carlos

First bus

4:00 AM

Last bus

2:00 PM

How to get there, step by step

Option 1

2 changesabout 7 h 50 min

  1. San Carlos (Río San Juan)

  2. Juigalpa

    Change in Juigalpa: ask at the terminal for the bus to Tipitapa.

  3. Tipitapa

    Change in Tipitapa: the bus to Matagalpa is passing through. Wait for it at the roadside stop.

  4. Matagalpa

Option 2

1 changeabout 9 hC$332 – C$405 (≈ US$9.07–11)

  1. San Carlos (Río San Juan)

  2. Managua

    Change in Managua: the next bus leaves from the same terminal, Mayoreo.

  3. Matagalpa

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

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Things to do in Matagalpa

Places worth seeing when you arrive.

  • Hike

    Cerro Apante

    A cloud-forest reserve you can hike up from downtown, with views over the whole city.

  • Nature

    Selva Negra

    A coffee farm and cloud-forest reserve on the Jinotega road, with trails and cabins.

  • Coffee

    Coffee museum

    Tells how coffee built the region, and a good place to taste local coffee.

  • Nature

    Cascada Blanca

    A waterfall about 15 metres high at km 147 of the La Dalia road; a short trail leads behind the water to a cave.

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Frequently asked questions

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

We don't have a confirmed fare yet. Ask at the terminal or the conductor on the bus.

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

About 7 h 50 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.

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

It leaves from Terminal de San Carlos.

What time is the first bus?

The first leaves at 4:00 AM and the last at 2:00 PM.

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

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

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