Option 1
1 changeabout 5 h 10 minC$200 – C$270 (≈ US$5.46–7.38)San Juan del Sur
Managua
Change in Managua: you arrive at Huembes and the next bus leaves from Mayoreo. Take a taxi between terminals.
Estelí
Bus from San Juan del Sur toEstelí
There is no direct bus: you change in Managua. The whole trip takes about 5 h 10 min.
Type of trip
Change in Managua
Journey time
5 h 10 min
Fare
C$200 – C$270 (≈ US$5.46–7.38)
Leaves from
Terminal de San Juan del Sur (Mercado)
First bus
5:00 AM
Last bus
3:30 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 Estelí
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
- Culture
Cigar factories
Estelí is the tobacco capital: several factories offer tours to see cigars rolled by hand.
- Culture
Downtown murals
The city's walls tell its story in bright murals.
- Nature
Miraflor reserve
Cloud forest with orchids, birds and stays on family farms.
- Hike
Tisey and La Estanzuela falls
Mountain lookouts and a tall waterfall surrounded by forest, close to town.
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Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the bus from San Juan del Sur to Estelí?
The fare is C$200 – C$270 (≈ US$5.46–7.38). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
How long is the bus from San Juan del Sur to Estelí?
About 5 h 10 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
Where does the bus from San Juan del Sur to Estelí leave from?
It leaves from Terminal de San Juan del Sur (Mercado).
What time is the first bus?
The first leaves at 5:00 AM and the last at 3:30 PM.
Is there a direct bus from San Juan del Sur to Estelí?
No. Take the bus to Managua and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.
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