There is no direct bus: you change in Managua and San Jorge (Ometepe ferry). The whole trip takes about 10 h.
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Journey time
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San Carlos (Río San Juan)
Managua
Change in Managua: you arrive at Mayoreo and the next bus leaves from Huembes. Take a taxi between terminals.
San Jorge (Ometepe ferry)
Change in San Jorge (Ometepe ferry): the next bus leaves from the same terminal, Muelle.
Moyogalpa (Ometepe island)
Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
A demanding full-day climb with a guide; from the top you see the whole island.
A crystal-clear spring pool among the trees, perfect for relaxing.
A sand spit reaching into the lake, famous at sunset.
On the island's south side: cloud forest, a crater lake and a tall waterfall.
Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in Moyogalpa (Ometepe island)?
Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
The fare is C$375 – C$450 (≈ US$10–12). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
About 10 h, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
It leaves from Terminal de San Carlos.
The first leaves at 4:00 AM and the last at 2:00 PM.
No. Take the bus to Managua and San Jorge (Ometepe ferry) and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.