Option 1
1 changeabout 4 h 30 minC$165 – C$210 (≈ US$4.51–5.74)San Juan del Sur
Managua
Change in Managua: you arrive at Huembes and the next bus leaves from Israel Lewites. Take a taxi between terminals.
León
Bus from San Juan del Sur toLeón
There is no direct bus: you change in Managua. The whole trip takes about 4 h 30 min.
Type of trip
Change in Managua
Journey time
4 h 30 min
Fare
C$165 – C$210 (≈ US$4.51–5.74)
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 León
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the bus from San Juan del Sur to León?
The fare is C$165 – C$210 (≈ US$4.51–5.74). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
How long is the bus from San Juan del Sur to León?
About 4 h 30 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
Where does the bus from San Juan del Sur to León 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 León?
No. Take the bus to Managua and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.
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