Option 1
1 changeabout 10 h 15 minC$410 – C$480 (≈ US$11–13)San Carlos (Río San Juan)
Managua
Change in Managua: the next bus leaves from the same terminal, Mayoreo.
Somoto
Bus from San Carlos (Río San Juan) toSomoto
There is no direct bus: you change in Juigalpa and Managua. The whole trip takes about 10 h 10 min.
Type of trip
Change in Juigalpa and Managua
Journey time
10 h 10 min
Fare
C$370 – C$460 (≈ US$10–13)
Leaves from
Terminal de San Carlos
First bus
5:00 AM
Last bus
3:00 PM
How to get there, step by step
Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.
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Things to do in Somoto
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
- Adventure
Somoto Canyon
Swim, float and jump between rock walls with local guides from Sonis.
- Food
Somoto rosquillas
The country's most famous corn-and-cheese biscuits come out of Somoto's ovens.
Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in Somoto?
Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the bus from San Carlos (Río San Juan) to Somoto?
The fare is C$370 – C$460 (≈ US$10–13). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
How long is the bus from San Carlos (Río San Juan) to Somoto?
About 10 h 10 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
Where does the bus from San Carlos (Río San Juan) to Somoto 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 Somoto?
No. Take the bus to Juigalpa and Managua and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.
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