Option 1
1 changeabout 5 h 30 minC$192 – C$235 (≈ US$5.25–6.42)San Juan del Sur
Managua
Change in Managua: you arrive at Huembes and the next bus leaves from Mayoreo. Take a taxi between terminals.
Matagalpa
Bus from San Juan del Sur toMatagalpa
There is no direct bus: you change in Managua. The whole trip takes about 5 h 30 min.
Type of trip
Change in Managua
Journey time
5 h 30 min
Fare
C$192 – C$235 (≈ US$5.25–6.42)
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 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.
Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in Matagalpa?
Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the bus from San Juan del Sur to Matagalpa?
The fare is C$192 – C$235 (≈ US$5.25–6.42). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
How long is the bus from San Juan del Sur to Matagalpa?
About 5 h 30 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
Where does the bus from San Juan del Sur to Matagalpa 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 Matagalpa?
No. Take the bus to Managua and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.
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